HO Heavyweight Baggage Car ATSF #1895 (ATH88214)

The HO Heavyweight Baggage Car, ATSF #1895, is a detailed model that reflects the innovation of passenger cars introduced by Pullman in 1907. These heavyweight cars, constructed primarily from steel, were designed to enhance durability and safety, minimizing fire risks associated with the wood and coal-burning stoves used during that era. With their robust design, many of these models remained in service through the 1960s and 70s on various routes.

This model is equipped with several notable features including a separately applied brake wheel, machined metal wheels with RP25 contours, and body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers. It has realistic decoration through detailed painting and printing, and has been weighted for optimum performance on tracks. Additionally, the model incorporates 6-wheel passenger car trucks and is compatible with a minimum radius of 18 inches, making it suitable for various layouts.