Walthers Rolling Stock
Undecorated Late Milwaukee Road Streamlined Car
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#498-Series Coach w/Notched Sills, 8' Nystrom Trucks & Clasp Brakes
Walthers Part # 932-9304, p. 121 Walthers 2009 HO Scale Reference
HO scale, $54.98, not currently in stock at Walthers, Expected: 23-Dec-2008
* Matches Equipment used 1955-1971
* 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 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 undecorated kits with later styles of side sills,
ends, diaphragms, trucks and other details.
Later style details featured on this car include:
* Steam-Injection Air Conditioning Grille
* Build with Folded (pre-1963) or Fixed (post-1963) Car Steps - Both
Styles Included.
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