Walthers
) is in the process of releasing four
85’ Amfleet cars. The HO scale versions are based on the pro-
totype Metroliner series Budd manufactured in the mid
1970s. The ready-to-run models will be available in various
Amtrak decorating schemes. Specific information is available
at the above website.
Scheduled for arrival this month are two coaches: a 59-seat car
(shown above in Phase IV scheme), and an 84-seat coach (below,
in the Phase I scheme with two arrows).
Two additional Amfleet cars set for arrival next month include
an Amcafe (shown below in the single-arrow version of the
Phase I scheme), and a lounge car (bottom, in Amtrak’s Phase
IVb scheme).
Models with factory installed LED lighting have an MSRP of
$89.98. Non-lighted cars list at $79.98 each.
