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  • NYC Baggage Car in HO Scale

  • Discussion related to everything about model railroading, from layout design and planning, to reviews of related model tools and equipment. Discussion includes O, S, HO, N and Z, as well as narrow gauge topics. Also includes discussion of traditional "toy train" and "collector" topics such as Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, and others. Also includes discussion of outdoor garden railways and live steamers.
Discussion related to everything about model railroading, from layout design and planning, to reviews of related model tools and equipment. Discussion includes O, S, HO, N and Z, as well as narrow gauge topics. Also includes discussion of traditional "toy train" and "collector" topics such as Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, and others. Also includes discussion of outdoor garden railways and live steamers.

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 #10209  by Rick F.
 
Does any manufacturer make a NYC heavyweight baggage car that is correct or close to it in HO scale? Thanks

 #10231  by Otto Vondrak
 
Funny you should ask! My RMC came in the mail today and Bethlehem Car Works (!) is advertising a 50ft class G-74 steel NYC baggage car...

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http://www.bethlehemcarworks.com/Produc ... index.html

-otto-

 #10362  by EDM5970
 
I was going to suggest one of the old j-c wood and aluminum kits until I saw the Bethlehem Car Works photo- Nice!!

 #10409  by Otto Vondrak
 
A more affordable and easier solution might be the new Rivarossi 60' passenger cars now being offered through Walthers...

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Check it out! http://www.internethobbies.com/internet ... paca6.html

-otto-