HO 72' Smooth-Side Baggage Car Norfolk & Western #1288 (BAC14408)

The HO 72' Smooth-Side Baggage Car, representative of the Norfolk & Western #1288, reflects the advancements in railway technology from the 1930s. This model illustrates the shift from heavy riveted steel or wooden-bodied designs to modern, lightweight constructions, utilizing stainless steel and aluminum. These materials not only lowered the operational weight but also contributed to the cars' durability, maintenance ease, and overall aesthetic.

This model features an authentic ACF passenger car design, transparent, tinted windows, and detailed, painted bodies with precision graphics. It includes kinematic magnetically operated E-Z Mate® Mark II couplers, allowing for efficient operation on tight radius curves. The blackened metal wheels with RP25 contours contribute to a smooth ride. This model measures approximately 11.5 inches in length, 1.5 inches in width, and 2 inches in height, and it is designed for optimum tracking thanks to added weight.