proprietary stain-
less steel finish
that involves
spraying each
model with a
series of different
finishes at differ-
ent temperatures.
There is a long
list of features
worth noting on
these models.
The interior is
fully detailed
with see-through
arm rests, win-
dow blinds at
random heights,
and track-powered lighting including interior dome lights.
Underbody details include air conditioning equipment; battery
boxes; generators; air reservoirs; water tanks; and all air, steam,
and electrical lines. Also operating diaphragms with etched-
metal end gates, individual grab irons, and correct trucks with
metal wheelsets.
Road names with
several car num-
bers per scheme
include Amtrak
Phase I,
Baltimore &
Ohio, Canadian
National (noodle
scheme), CN
News column - 12
MRH-Oct 2014