Description
| Manufacturer | MTH |
|---|---|
| Scale | O Scale |
| Train Category | Premier Passenger |
| Warning | CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. Recommended for 14 years and up |
| Minimum Age | 14 years |
MTH 20-62197 Strasburg 64′ Open Air Woodsided Coach Car #99 Valley View
In the modern era of sealed windows and climate control, we often forget that rail travel was originally a visceral, sensory experience. Among the most beloved rolling stock in preservation history is the 64-foot Open-Air Woodsided Passenger Car—a vessel that represents the transition from the rugged pioneer era to the golden age of scenic touring.
Before the heavy steel “heavyweights” dominated the rails in the 1920s, the American railroad was built on timber. The 64-foot length was a standard “sweet spot” for turn-of-the-century rolling stock—long enough to maximize passenger capacity on mainlines, but short enough to negotiate the tighter curves of mountain passes and narrow valleys.
These cars were masterpieces of carpentry. Built with sturdy wood sills and sheathed in vertical siding (often tongue-and-groove pine or poplar), they rode on a suspension of leaf springs and relied on truss rods—those long metal tension bars under the floor—to keep the wooden frame from sagging under its own weight.
Today, the 64′ woodsided car is a staple of scenic railroads. whether it is a lovingly restored original “summer car” or a vintage coach modified for excursion service, it serves a vital purpose: it turns a train ride into a time machine. It reminds us that originally, the journey wasn’t just about getting there—it was about breathing in the landscape along the way.
Durably constructed from ABS bodies mounted atop die-cast metal 4-wheel trucks, these handsome cars feature detailed car interiors and overhead lighting. Inside each car are ten period-specific passenger figures marveling at the comfort of modern travel!
Features
Intricately Detailed, Durable ABS Bodies
Detailed Car Undercarriage
Authentic Paint Scheme
Metal Wheels and Axles
Die-Cast 4-Wheel Trucks
Fast-Angle Wheel Sets
Needle-Point Axles
(2) Operating Die-Cast Metal Couplers
O Scale Kadee-Compatible Coupler Mounting Pads
Constant Voltage Overhead LED Interior Lighting
Separate Metal Handrails
Detailed Car Interiors
Detailed Brake Wheel
Each Passenger Car Contains 12 Hand Painted Figures
1:48 Scale Proportions
Unit Measures: 51 5/8 x 2 1/2 x 3 5/8
Operates On O-42 Curves
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