Athearn RTR HO ATH73040 Arch Roof Passenger Cars Southern Pacific 3-Pack

3-Pack set includes the following cars: Combine Car SP #3177, Dining Car SP #10516, Observation Car SP #2909

NOTE: The package label is mislabeled by Athearn as Illinois Central, it is actually Southern Pacific.

MODEL FEATURES:

• Stirrup Steps
• Separate Grab Irons
• Window Glazing
• Vestibule Partitions
• Removable, magnetically attached roof
• Weighted for optimum performance
• McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers
• 2 or 3-axle trucks, per prototype
• Razor sharp paint and printing
• Machined 33” metal RP25 profile wheels
• RPO comes with mail hook details on both sides
• Multi-pack includes: Combine, Diner, Observation Car
• Car length: 8.5 inches
• Minimum radius: 18”

PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:

The Harriman arch roof and heavyweight passenger cars were signature to the 1920s-1940s passenger trains. As passenger rail developed in North America so did the needs of the traveling public. The arch roof passenger cars allowed the railroads to fulfill more seats per car than the wooden passenger cars they replaced. The arch roof cars carried on until the postwar streamlined passenger cars came into service.