Western Pacific (WP) Lightweight Diner Passenger Cars
Prototype Info
Era:
lightweight
Car Type:
diner
Doors:
1
Windows:
7
Road Name:
Western Pacific (WP)
Car Name:
Silver Platter
Notes:
Part of the California Zephyr train.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Lionel
Manufacturer ID:
6-48932
Gauge:
AF
Introduced:
1989
Product Type:
plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
hi-rail
Couplers:
AF
Lighted:
yes
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Prototype Info
Manufacturer:
Budd Company
Era:
lightweight
Car Type:
diner
Doors:
1
Windows:
7/10
Builder Number:
9624-019
Year:
1948
Road Name:
Western Pacific (WP)
Car Name:
Silver Plate
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Union Station Products (click for web site)
Gauge:
S
Product Type:
styrene sides (laser-cut; requires donor car)
Finish:
unpainted
Wheels:
not included
Couplers:
not included
Decals:
not included
Lighted:
no
Product Notes:
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(image copyright © Union Station Products)
(image copyright © Bob Hogan; used by permission)
Prototype Info
Era:
lightweight
Car Type:
diner
Doors:
1
Windows:
10
Year:
1948
Length:
82'
Road Name:
Western Pacific (WP)
Road Number(s):
841, 842
Car Name:
Silver Plate, Silver Platter
Ext. Reference:
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Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
The Supply Car
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
2011
Product Type:
plastic kit
Finish:
unpainted
Wheels:
not included
Couplers:
not included
Decals:
included
Lighted:
no
Supplemental Part:
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Notes:
The kit consist of milled styrene sides and an American Models body shell. When The Supply Car closed, RL Hogan Associates, owned by Bob Hogan, took over the product line, so he can sell you the kit or custom-build you one of these.
(image copyright © Bob Hogan; used by permission)