Does anyone make the Bi-level passenger cars in O scale? In 2004 MTH was going to offer them. I was specifically interested in the Southern Pacific roadname...but they cancelled them. Matt
2-Car Scale Bi-Level Passenger Set
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Does anyone make the Bi-level passenger cars in O scale? In 2004 MTH was going to offer them. I was specifically interested in the Southern Pacific roadname...but they cancelled them. Matt
2-Car Scale Bi-Level Passenger Set
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Looks like MTH was planning to issue a re-paint of the CNW Gallery cars. I see the CNW sets on eBay from time to time, but they're really expensive -- far exceeding the original MSRP.
Whoa, I know its a matter of opinion, but these cars look so dark and plain.
They need some sunset stripes on them!
Matt:
I think the only way you will get this set is to buy Hi-Levels in another road name and have them painted.
Do my eyes decieve me or are these cars not significantly taller than the cab of the switcher pulling them?
I wonder if the height difference is as pronounced with the (available) models of the equipment in the photo?
---PCJ
That may be the effect of the telephoto lens or the angle of the photo. As I recall those SP Hi-Level commute cars, they are just as high as the C&NW, CB&Q, and Rock Island high-level cars in the Chicago area.
Even though the MTH cars would not be technically correct for those SP cars, I sure would still like a set of 4 or 6 to run behind my SP P-10 Pacific or the MT-5 Mountain. Plus, that two tone SP gray is actually quite pleasing, and sure don't need no "sunset stripes" on them either!
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