{"product_id":"scaletrains-fox-valley-models-ho-sxt15279-pullman-standard-crew-coach-norfolk-southern-powhatan-arrow-ns-28-copy","title":"ScaleTrains Fox Valley Models HO SXT15280 Pullman-Standard Compartment Coach Norfolk Southern\/Powhatan Arrow NS #29","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed ScaleTrains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra: Mid 2000s to Present\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e56-seat coach (P3 class)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoach 29 – Powhatan Arrow Logo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully-assembled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurate road numbers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed car bodies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLED-illuminated overhead interior lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnd-of-car diaphragms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed car interiors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed underframe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory-applied metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses with connection pipe with silver gladhands \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurable body-mounted die-cast metal semi-scale long-shank Type E knuckle couplers painted a dingy gray\/brown color to represent the color of couplers in service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDie-cast 4-wheel trucks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36” machined metal wheels with accurately profiled .110\" wide wheel tread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperates on Code 70, 83, and 100 rail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting and lettering legible even under magnification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighted to Industry standards for reliable operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging safely stores the model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum radius: 22”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRecommended radius: 24”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-pb-style=\"652E0DE943D29\" style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003ePrototype History:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe legendary Powhatan Arrow epitomized luxury and elegance as it traversed the Norfolk and Western Railway's mainline between Norfolk, Virginia, and Cincinnati, Ohio. Launched on April 28, 1946, amidst the postwar fervor, it quickly garnered acclaim despite not boasting new equipment. Two trains, Nos. 25 and 26, embarked on their daily journey spanning 676 miles, each guided by the sleek 4-8-4 class J steam locomotives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn late 1949, a transformation awaited the Powhatan Arrow as the Norfolk and Western Railway adorned it with brand-new lightweight passenger cars from the esteemed Pullman-Standard Company. However, 1958 brought significant changes with the introduction of mail cars, conversions of dining cars into diner-lounges, and the elimination of observation cars. 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