Pennsylvania Class B60b Baggage Car w/Porthole Window Doors - Ready to Run -- Pennsylvania Railroad (2/54-9/62 Scheme, Tuscan, black, Messenger Car Star)

* Factory-Installed Grab Irons * Messenger or Non-Messenger Roof Version per Road as Applicable * Prototypes in Service 1928 Through Mid-1970s * Used For Baggage, Express or Mail Storage Service * Proto MAX(TM) Metal Knuckle Couplers * Correct 36" Turned-Metal Wheels From 1925 to the late 1960s, B60b baggage cars could be found on the head-end of many trains. While it was a distinctly Pennsy design, the cars were part of the Railway Express Agency pool and were frequent visitors on railroads all over America, moving bulk mail and express shipments. Some were equipped as messenger cars, with facilities for a rider to accompany a shipment in transit, and were identified by a 6" gold star above the car number. These models are a quick and easy way to add color to passenger trains from your favorite era, and the smaller length of just 60' is ideal for any siz