Undecorated Lightweight Baggage Passenger Cars

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This was a body-only kit based on the A.C. Gilbert #500? car. At the time of production, the company offered an American Flyer chassis, separately.

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

baggage

Length:

67'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Notes:

The prototype cars were 67'.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Branch Line Models

Manufacturer ID:

I-207

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1960

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This is the "shorty" version of #I-200 to be able to handle the tight AF-based layout curves. These cars were originally Midgage Models (1947), later taken over by Sylvania Models (1950), and then Branch Line Hobby Supply (1960), which used the "Branch Line Models" brand name.

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

baggage

Length:

60'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Chester Industrial Arts

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1950

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Lighted:

no

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

The model's frame and roof was made out of wood, and the corrugated sides and (the crude) ends were made out of unfinished, shiny aluminum. The included sponge-rubber diaphragms deteriorated over time. The "glass" was made out of celluloid, which yellows over time. This is the shorty version, designed to handle the sharper AF-based layouts. The skirting wheel cut-outs were long to accommodate 6-wheel trucks.

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

baggage

Length:

67'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Notes:

The prototype cars were 67'.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Midgage Models

Manufacturer ID:

I-207

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1947

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This is the "shorty" version of #I-200 to be able to handle the tight AF-based layout curves.

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

baggage

Length:

65'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Notes:

These cars were 65'.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Schreiner Scale Models

Manufacturer ID:

P-100

Gauge:

S

Product Type:

resin kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

These were reproductions of the Midgage cars.

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

baggage

Length:

67'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Notes:

The prototype cars were 67'.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Sylvania Models

Manufacturer ID:

I-207

Gauge:

AF

Introduced:

1950

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

hi-rail

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

This is the "shorty" version of #I-200 to be able to handle the tight AF-based layout curves. These were a continuation of the Midgage Models kits.

Bill Morris

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

baggage

Doors:

2

Windows:

0

Length:

67'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Notes:

The prototype cars were 67'.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Branch Line Models

Manufacturer ID:

I-200

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1960

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

scale

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

These came with the Nixon Model Co's sprung soft-metal truck kits and wheelsets. These cars were originally Midgage Models (1947), later taken over by Sylvania Models (1950), and then Branch Line Hobby Supply (1960), which used the "Branch Line Models" brand name.

Dick Karnes built and painted his model, and added Monroe Hobby Products diaphragms and Kadee HO-scale couplers.

Shows an built, but unpainted model.

This photo shows how these kits were composed, with screws holding the body to the wood floor.

Karl Johnson received this model second-hand, and it appears to have AF wheels under it.

A scan from the company's catalog.

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

baggage

Doors:

2

Windows:

0

Length:

85'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Chester Industrial Arts

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1950

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Lighted:

no

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

The model's frame and roof was made out of wood, and the corrugated sides and (the crude) ends were made out of unfinished, shiny aluminum. The included sponge-rubber diaphragms deteriorated over time. The "glass" was made out of celluloid, which yellows over time. The skirting wheel cut-outs were long to accommodate 6-wheel trucks.

Dick Karnes' model was modified to have a simulated black canvas roof. He used Champ decals for the lettering, and Enhorning trucks.

Train Pulling Chester Cars

Carey Williams Runs Several Cars (see also 10-minute mark)

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

baggage

Doors:

2

Windows:

0

Length:

85'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

J-C Models

Manufacturer ID:

S-106

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1977

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Corrugated-side version. Roof and floor were made of wood. These were upgraded Chester Industrial Arts kits (cast-metal ends, roof and underbody details).

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

baggage

Doors:

2

Windows:

0

Length:

85'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

J-C Models

Manufacturer ID:

S-106-S

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1977

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

Smooth-sided version. Roof and floor were made of wood. These were upgraded Chester Industrial Arts kits (cast-metal ends, roof and underbody details).

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

baggage

Doors:

2

Windows:

0

Length:

67'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Notes:

The prototype cars were 67'.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Midgage Models

Manufacturer ID:

I-200

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1947

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

scale

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

Notes:

These came with the Nixon Model Co's sprung soft-metal truck kits and wheelsets.

Dick Karnes built and painted his model, and added Monroe Hobby Products diaphragms and Kadee HO-scale couplers.

Shows an built, but unpainted model.

This photo shows how these kits were composed, with screws holding the body to the wood floor.

Shows Sylvania cars, which were a continuation of the Midgage ones

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

baggage

Doors:

2

Windows:

0

Length:

67'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Notes:

The prototype cars were 67'.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Sylvania Models

Manufacturer ID:

I-200

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1950

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

scale

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

Product Notes:

Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part: