Product Title: Bachmann 17432 DURANGO & SILVERTON - OPEN-SIDED EXCURSION CAR (HO SCALE)
Manufacturer: Bachmann
Scale: HO
Condition: Item Condition: C-10, Box Condition P-10
Operational Status: This item is brand-new and is assumed to be fully operational according to the manufacturer's specifications.
TCA Condition/Grading Standards: C-10: Mint—Brand New: all original; unused and unblemished.
TCA Box Grading Standards: P-10: Mint—Brand New: Complete and all original as manufactured and unused.
Photos: Stock
Manufacturer Information:
As railroads underwent major changes in the second half of the 20th century, a movement was started by enthusiasts to preserve fast disappearing steam locomotives, antiquated rolling stock, and historically significant routes from possible abandonment. The Open-Sided Excursion Car was developed specifically for these railroads. Many were constructed using the chassis (and sometimes body) of gondolas or flatcars, making them a cost-effective solution to these mostly volunteer-run operations, allowing them to quickly build up a fleet of passenger-carrying cars. From these humble beginnings, the open car has today become an essential component of most tourist railroads - even when paired with traditional passenger cars - offering a thrilling open-air experience for riders as they travel through breathtaking scenery.
Features Include
- Open-air scenic railroad design, based on homemade new construction and converted freight cars
- Detailed, painted bodies with precision graphics (where applicable)
- Dull interior with detailed roof underside, simulated wood flooring, and bench seating
- Separately applied railroad herald/car name signboards, per roadname
- Separately applied handrails, brake wheel, and stirrups
- Fully detailed underbody with separately applied truss rods
- Magnetically operated E-Z Mate Mark II couplers
- Detailed trucks with see-through sideframes
- Blackened metal wheels with RP25 contours
- Product Measurements: L 6.5 in., W 1.5 in., H 1.5 in.
- Retail Package Measurements: L 7.5 in., W 1.7 in., H 3.4 in.