What is the history of the Kline Boeing cars set. When was it first produced. Who was designer. Who was in charge of the project. What scale was used and what cars. If there is any other information it would be great to know.
Buzz
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The K691-1172A Boeing Airplane 2-car Set came out in late 2004 and was a limited edition sponsored by the Pacific NW Division of TCA. The project was spearheaded by Richard Flinchbaugh, the PNW TCA division president at the time. As I recall, Dick designed the car, worked the project with K-Line, and arranged permission from Boeing to use their trademarks on it. This car is a model of BN/BNSF cars used to transport Boeing 737 fuselages built in Wichita, KS to final assembly in Renton, WA. It is not 1/48 scale, however; it was sized down to accomodate Lionel O gauge operation. (I'm not sure what the actual scale is...maybe closer to HO ?? A real 737-700 is 105 ft, 7 inches long which would equate to 26.4 inches in O scale... )
The K691-1152 Boeing Airplane Parts Car was done the following year by PNW TCA, again managed by Dick Flinchbaugh. It is also similar to a BN prototype.
As you have probably noticed, these cars have recently been going for very high prices on ebay. I'm getting ready to list mine.....
I'm getting ready to list mine.....
FYI, I would HOld off til Sept after labor day if I were you. This will get you better prices for that car... unless you REALLY need the $$!
