WalthersProto HO 920-18153 85' ACF Dome Diner Union Pacific 'Heritage Fleet' UPP #8008 'City of Portland'

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WalthersProto HO 920-18153 85' ACF Dome Diner Union Pacific 'Heritage Fleet' UPP #8008 'City of Portland'

Late w/printed name & number

A key part of Union Pacific's public relations programs, 48 historic passenger cars and three E9 diesels make up part of the famed Heritage Fleet. Many were originally purchased for the City Streamliners, and have been carefully restored and updated to full operating condition. Today, they're finished in a modern Armour Yellow scheme, and the cars carry names of important cities, famous trains and key people in the railroad's long history. In service, these rolling goodwill ambassadors travel system-wide and beyond, behind UP's restored steam and diesel locos, to attend a wide range of public and special events every year.

• Early or Late lettering schemes as noted in two versions
• Factory-printed name with number decal for pre-1987 cars
• Factory-printed name and UPP number for post-1994 cars
• Factory-installed grab irons
• Prototypically accurate window tinting and gaskets as appropriate
• Modeler-installed extended drawbars for 22" radius curves included
• Correct 36" RP-25 metal wheelsets
• Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers

In response to many requests, Walthers is pleased to announce HO models of the historic Union Pacific train honoring the late President George H. W. Bush, which will include a WalthersMainline SD70ACe 4141, and select WalthersProto cars from the Heritage Fleet. Each car comes fully assembled for operation or display, with a variety of features as noted below.

• Perfect for fan trips and special events behind 4141 and other UP power
• First time with factory-printed UPP numbers and car names
• Baggage car includes full-color Presidential Seal decal
• Finished in modern-era UP excursion scheme
• Factory-installed grab irons
• Prototypically accurate window tinting as appropriate

PLEASE NOTE: As these cars are the correct prototype length and feature full underbody detail to match the prototypes, a minimum 24" radius is recommended for operation.

Prototype History:

Delivered new from American Car & Foundry in 1955 as 8008, this car was sold to the original Auto Train in 1972 and remained on its roster until 1981. A year later it was transferred to Kansas City Southern, where it was to be renumbered as car 19, but never saw service. UP reacquired the car in 1990 and named it for its Chicago-Portland Streamliner that ran from 1935 to 1971.

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