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This model is from the first run of the Great Northern Empire Builder. The prototype of the car are 1951 built Pullman-Standard 6-5-2 sleepers. Known as part of the Mid-Century Empire Builder. The Great Northern re-equipped the Empire Builder in 1951. The previous version of the Empire Builder, had only just been built in 1947, four short years prior. The 1947 edition of the train became the new secondary Chicago to Seattle train named the Western Star. The GN would again, tinker with the Empire Builder in 1955 adding 46-seat Great Dome Coaches and the full length Great Dome, which was reserved for first class sleeping car passengers. The model features good under body detail, die cast free rolling trucks (41-ND), interior and operating diaphragms. Car is designed for radius of 24" and above. These are prototype 85' over buffer passenger car models. 85' in HO scale is roughly a foot long. The are long cars. Being from the first run, these cars require the modeler, if they so choose, to drill the body and install the grab irons. For myself this is no big deal. For others it is a chore or deal breaker. These cars just like the current production run require the end user to decal the car's number, sometimes ownership and name, if applicable. Decals are provided by Walthers. I myself think their film is very thick. I'd opt for Microscale. I will be doing a good deal of super detailing of the car. Better generator, adding steam lines, air brake lines and possible replacement of air brake equipment. New paint and lettering will complete the model as well as window shades, tinting windows and detailing the interior.Vollständige Rezension lesen
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Nice model, adds to the consist.
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