Walthers Rolling Stock
Milwaukee Road Yellow & Gray Streamlined Cars Assembled
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48-Seat Diner #121-26
Walthers Part # 932-9231, p. 121 Walthers 2009 HO Scale Reference
HO scale, $54.98, not currently in stock at Walthers, Expected: 02-Dec-2008
* Matches Equipment used 1955-1971
* Correct "UP Streamliner Scheme" Armour Yellow, Harbor Mist Gray & Red
* Modernized Ends
* Correct Later-Style Diaphragms & Lift Rings
* Notched or Straight Side Sills as Appropriate
* 8' Nystrom Trucks w/Disc or Clasp Brakes as Appropriate
* Die Cast PROTO-Max(TM) Knuckle Couplers
* Modeler-Applied Wire Grab Irons
By late 1954, Union Pacific was unhappy with how long-time partner Chicago
& North Western handled UP passenger trains between Omaha and Chicago. Work
to find a new route began, and on September 20, 1955, Milwaukee Road
president John P. Kiley announced that they would handle UP's trains,
including the flagship City of Los Angeles, starting October 30.
UP required cars in the Cities pool wear Armour Yellow and Harbor Mist
Gray. Milwaukee planned to paint nearly 40 cars for the five trains, but
quickly found the UP scheme less expensive to apply and more durable than
its own. Starting in 1956, all non-commuter passenger cars and locos began
receiving the new colors, which would remain the standard until Amtrak took
over in 1971.
Modeling this exciting era is a snap with Walthers latest HO releases,
featuring 13 different cars factory-finished in yellow and gray, with later
styles of side sills, ends, diaphragms, trucks and other details.
Later style details featured on this car include:
* Modeler-applied Milwaukee or Miner-style Brakewheels
* Original or Modified End w/Exposed Brake
* Hooded Vent on B End
* Notched Side Sills, 8' Nystrom Trucks w/Clasp Brakes
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