Walthers Rolling Stock
Streamlined Pullman-Standard Plan #7484 64-Seat Coach - Ready to Run
Pennsylvania
Walthers Part # 932-6787, p. 110 Walthers 2011 HO Scale Reference
HO scale, $54.98, not currently in stock at Walthers, Expected: Unknown
Some dealers have received this item from Walthers in the past. Click
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With big plans for its post-war streamliner fleet, the New York Central
placed an order for 153 coaches with Pullman-Standard in May 1944.
Deliveries of the cars (plan #7484) began in February and continued through
October of 1946. At the time, this was the largest equipment order
delivered within a single year. Although intended for general service, the
cars were delivered with fluted sides that would allow them to be used with
Budd cars. On delivery, these were truly state-of-the-art coaches, complete
with air conditioning, deep reclining seats, individual lighting, large
windows, full-width diaphragms and more. These cars led long lives and were
later converted for commuter service. Others were acquired by Amtrak(R) in
1971 and continued in service for several years. A few survive today.
Typical of post-war streamlined designs, these cars helped railroads
increase profits on short and medium distance runs. By reworking the
interior with smaller washrooms and placing seats closer together, more
passengers could be carried per trip.
These models include all the features found on Walthers passenger
cars and will be offered in both fluted or smoothside versions, as well as
with or without side skirts to match prototype practice. Decals with
additional car numbers are provided to expand your fleet.
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.