Athearn ATH86635 HO RTR Harriman 60ft Arch Roof Observation, Maintenance Of Way #111992

Athearn HO RTR Harriman 60ft Arch Roof Observation, Maintenance of Way #111992

Athearn Item #: ATH86635

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.