Undecorated Lightweight Diner 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:

diner

Length:

65'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Schreiner Scale Models

Manufacturer ID:

P-102

Gauge:

S

Product Type:

resin kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

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Notes:

This is the "shorty" version to be able to handle the tight AF-based layout curves. These were reproductions of the Midgage cars.

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Length:

80'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Schreiner Scale Models

Manufacturer ID:

P-202

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1995

Product Type:

resin kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

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Notes:

These were reproductions of the Midgage cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Pullman

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

0

Windows:

9

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Exacta Scale Models

Manufacturer ID:

255

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

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

9

Length:

74'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS00

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2001

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted, not lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

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Part of a 4-car set. This is the silver version. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Manufacturer:

Budd Company

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

9

Length:

74'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

BDBS00C

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

2003

Product Type:

plastic

Finish:

painted, not lettered

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

scale or AF

Lighted:

no

Product Notes:

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Part of a 4-car set. This is the chrome version. Note that these are considered "shorty" cars.

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

9

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.

Dick Karnes added the three kitchen roof vents, which were Walthers HO-scale parts.

Train Pulling Chester Cars

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

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

9

Length:

85'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

J-C Models

Manufacturer ID:

S-101-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

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

10

Length:

85'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

J-C Models

Manufacturer ID:

S-101

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1977

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

not included

Couplers:

not included

Lighted:

no

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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:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

11

Length:

80'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Branch Line Models

Manufacturer ID:

I-202

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1960

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

scale

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

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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.

A scan from the company's catalog.

Karl Johnson received this model second-hand, and it appears to have AF wheels under it even though it is the full length of the "scale" model.

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

11

Length:

80'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Midgage Models

Manufacturer ID:

I-202

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1947

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

scale

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

Supplemental Part:

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Notes:

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

Prototype Info

Era:

lightweight

Car Type:

diner

Doors:

1

Windows:

11

Length:

80'

Road Name:

(undecorated)

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Sylvania Models

Manufacturer ID:

I-202

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1950

Product Type:

wood & metal kit

Finish:

unpainted

Wheels:

scale

Couplers:

not included

Decals:

not included

Lighted:

no

Product Notes:

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