Undecorated Lightweight Combine (Baggage/Mail) Passenger Cars

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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:

combine (baggage/mail)

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:

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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.

Train Pulling Chester Cars

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

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

combine (baggage/mail)

Length:

85'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

J-C Models

Manufacturer ID:

S-105-S

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1977

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Lighted:

no

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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

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

combine (baggage/mail)

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Exacta Scale Models

Manufacturer ID:

250

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1946

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

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Archer Transfer 3D resin rivets

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Archer Transfer 3D resin rivets #2

Notes:

The body parts were made out of electro-deposition of copper coated with solder. The roof and sides were a single wrapper that the modeler needed to fold. The roof (served as the base for the metal) and floor were made out of wood. White-metal details included the bolsters, vents, under-body details, and coupler pockets. Brass wire was included for the grab irons and handholds.

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

combine (baggage/mail)

Doors:

2

Windows:

3

Length:

85'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

J-C Models

Manufacturer ID:

S-105

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1977

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Lighted:

no

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