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Passenger Cars: Doors: 2 Windows: 3 - Heavyweight Railway Post Office

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HW8000

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1995

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted, not lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a 5-car set. Tuscan body color.

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HW8013

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted, not lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a 5-car set. Pullman green body color.

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted, not lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Notes:

These undecorated cars were factory-painted Pullman green.

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

65'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Scenery Unlimited

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1988

Product Type:

resin kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

Notes:

Early production runs had a wooden roof, but they were later replaced with a resin version. The kit builds the body and the basic frame. It includes a few details.


(image copyright © Jace Kahn; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HW8006

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1995

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a 5-car set.


(image copyright © Terry O'Kelly; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Baltimore & Ohio (B&O)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HW8001

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1995

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a 5-car set.


(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)

Bill Lane's second train has this car in it

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Baltimore & Ohio (B&O)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:


(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)

(image copyright © S-Helper Service)

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

82'

Road Name:

Canadian National Railway (CN)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a 4-car set.

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Canadian National Railway (CN)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:


(image copyright © John Johnston; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:


(image copyright © Ken Garber; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HW8017

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2005

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a 5-car set.

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ)

Notes:

This model is based on the ARA MB (CNJ 365-74).

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Train Stuff

Manufacturer ID:

24950

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1977

Product Type:

wood, resin, and metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

Product Notes:

Notes:

Warning: the sides tend to warp, so it is best to store them such that they maintain their flatness, until you are ready to build them. The resin may turn brittle with age.


(image copyright © Train Stuff)

(image copyright © Bob Werre; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HW8016

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a 5-car set.

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Chicago & North Western (CNW)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HW8008

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1995

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a 5-car set.

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Chicago & North Western (CNW)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western (DL&W)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HW8019

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2010

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a 5-car set.

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western (DL&W)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HW8007

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1995

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a 5-car set.


(image copyright © Steve Wolcott; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:


(image copyright © Steve Wolcott; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Erie Railroad (ERIE)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

fantasy: TCA

Road Number(s):

2006

Car Name:

City of San Antonio

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2006

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This was a special commission for the 2006 convention of the Train Collectors Association.


(image copyright © Jim Hammond; used by permission)

(image copyright © Rich Gajnak; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Great Northern (GN)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:


(image copyright © Terry O'Kelly; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Gulf, Mobile & Ohio (GMO)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Milwaukee Road (MILW)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HW8011

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a 5-car set.


(image copyright © Tom Detmer; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Milwaukee Road (MILW)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Missouri Kansas Texas (MKT)

Road Number(s):

234

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HW8020

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2012

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a 5-car set.


(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Missouri Pacific (MP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

New York Central (NYC)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HW8005

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1995

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a 5-car set. Two-tone gray paint scheme.


(image copyright © Ron Kemp; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

New York Central (NYC)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Notes:

Two-tone gray paint scheme.

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

New York Central (NYC)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Notes:

Green paint scheme. Available in 5-car set only.


 (image copyright © Ron Kemp; used by permission)
Note the S-Helper Service did not provide the silouettes (added by a modeler later on).

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HW8004

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1995

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a 5-car set.

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HW8018

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2005

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a 5-car set. Pullman green.

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HW8010

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1995

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a 5-car set. Pullman Green.


(image copyright © American Models)

Running in a train pulled by a GG-1

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

Road Number(s):

1620

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HW8009

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1995

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Online Article:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a 5-car set. Tuscan red.


(image copyright © Peter Vanvliet; used by permission)

(image copyright © Peter Vanvliet; used by permission)

(image copyright © Peter Vanvliet; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Pullman

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HW8014

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a 5-car set. Pullman-green body color.


(image copyright © Ron Kemp; used by permission)

(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Pullman

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Notes:

Pullman-green body color.

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Pullman

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Notes:

Tuscan body color.

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Reading (RDG)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HW8023

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2021

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a 5-car set.

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Southern Pacific (SP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HW8012

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1995

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a 5-car set. Orange/red paint scheme.

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Southern Pacific (SP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

HW8015

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a 5-car set. Grey paint scheme.


(image copyright © American Models)

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Southern Pacific (SP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Southern Railway (SOU)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HW8002

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a 5-car "Crescent Limited" set.


(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)

(image copyright © Ron Kemp; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Southern Railway (SOU)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HW8002X

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2017

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a 5-car set.

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Southern Railway (SOU)

Road Number(s):

42

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:


(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

St. Louis-San Francisco (SLSF)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HWFM

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2021

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a 5-car set.

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Union Pacific (UP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

HW8003

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1995

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Part of a 5-car set.

Prototype Info

Era:

heavyweight

Car Type:

railway post office

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

70'

Road Name:

Union Pacific (UP)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

S-Helper Service

Factory:

American Models

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1992

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

yes

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

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