The
NYC railroad took delivery of the first “multiple
unit” cars in 1906-7. Throughout the
57 years that “MU’s” operated there were many
modifications which created four unique
styles. Model Memories has reproduced the final style as a coach and combination
coach/baggage. As delivered, the cars were configured as powered and trailer.
As time
passed it became too complicated to “make-up” a train with
the correct combination
of power. All cars were converted to power. Model Memories’ trailers
have power trucks
but are un-powered. The coach and combine measure 69ft long. Originally
the combine
measured 61ft but was stretched to 69ft in 1929-30. There were 5 of these
cars in operation.
The Model comes complete with the following:
Trailer - unpowered
- painted and lettered (early paint scheme, no striping)
- window glazing
- couplers
- unique numbers 4330-4336 Coach, 4350-4355 combine
Powered Unit
- all of the above plus:
- 8 wheel drive
- High performance motor
- Dual flywheels
- DC operation
Options:
- Dulux Gold striping
- Constant intensity directional headlight
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