Jan Rons Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW) Old-style Observation Passenger Cars (missing photo)
Prototype Info
Era:
old-style
Car Type:
observation
Year:
1947
Road Name:
Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW)
Road Number(s):
313
Car Name:
Silver Vista
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Notes:
The D&RGW converted a gondola, car #313, into an observation car in 1947. The entire upper structure was made out of framed glass to afford the passengers full view of the scenery. The car was destroyed in a fire in 1953. In 2006, the Durango & Silverton started building a new one.
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Jan Rons
Gauge:
Sn3
Qty Made:
20
Product Type:
brass
Finish:
painted & lettered
Wheels:
scale
Couplers:
scale
Lighted:
no
Notes:
The models are ones that Jan Rons built himself, and which were sold by Rio Grande Models. The roof is removable to show the interior. However, Jan is no longer producing these and other models.