The new 'Texas Special' was placed in service on May 16th, 1947 for it's initial run from St. Louis to San Antonio. There were matching E7's complete with corrugations to complete this attractive train.
Car Types
- Baggage 30' Mail car
- 56 seat coach
- Coach Buffet Lounge car
- 14 Roomette, 4 Bedroom Sleeping car
- Dining Car
- 2 Bedroom - 1 DR, Observation Buffet Lounge
Technical Information
- Car Length - prototype 85' - scale 31 7/8"
- Body - Laser cut aluminium
- Interior - None fitted. Diffused window material used to make this less evident
- Grab Irons - Stainless
- Diaphragms - Cast urethane and rubber
- Couplers - Kadee #821
- Trucks - Compensated. Outer detail-cast urethane. Inner side frames-high density polyethylene
- Wheels - Bruce Rudnicki - Insulated - Blackened
- Weight - 3 lbs (approx.)
- Minimum radius - 10 feet
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For any additional information, please contact:
David Leech, 11017 - 64th Avenue, Delta, BC, V4E 1C3, Canada (604) 594-1187