PNS limited run Atlas PS-1 aluminum WP Feather cars available

[bbussey]

The Prototype N Scale Models limited run of the Atlas PS-1 boxcar decorated in Western Pacific's aluminum orange-feather scheme is now available, in three road numbers.  This is the first time that this scheme has been accurately replicated in N scale.

http://www.atlasrr.com/Images/SpecialRuns/NSR/19510%20production%201.JPG

Price is $20.95 for one and $59.95 for all three, with $6.00 shipping/handling.  Note that the price of a single car with shipping is exactly the same as the MSRP for the standard Atlas PS-1 boxcars - an outstanding effort  by PNS.

Prototype N Scale Models
2108 Buffalo Tundra Drive
Austin TX  78754-5960
proto.nscale@yahoo.com

[C855B]

Very cool. Last time I ran into one of these was railfanning the WP in '74, parked near the Sacramento shops. Didn't look like it was in revenue service, but, still, it was in pretty good shape. I think I shall avail myself of a 3-pack.

[mcjaco]

Oh, that's pretty. 

[wcfn100]

Argh, the cruel relationship between shiny things and their usefulness.

Jason

[MichaelWinicki]

Wow!  Those look great!

[mplsjct]

Argh, the cruel relationship between shiny things and their usefulness.

Jason

+1

[jmlaboda - RIP]

That's really a nice looking car and the detail looks great as well.  Nice to have another decent PS1 boxcar on the market... the scheme, well, I just wish I could justify it on the right coast...

[MichaelWinicki]

I ordered all 3.

Even though I model the Penn Central, I can use these cars.

One will replace the high-riding WP PS1 box by MT.

And then I have several GN, CB&Q and NP PS1's made by MT that will be retired due to their ride height.

BTW the folks at Prototype N Scale Models due accept Paypal. 

[Bremner]

those look great, but are too late for me

[bbussey]

That's really a nice looking car and the detail looks great as well.  Nice to have another decent PS1 boxcar on the market... the scheme, well, I just wish I could justify it on the right coast...

"Another"? 

I'm east coast and I can justify it.  Been waiting for these ever since I was privileged  to learn of their pending arrival a year ago.  A beautiful scheme on an exceptional model, and within my modeling era.

[wcfn100]

FWIW to get a more correct car, the shop date should probably be changed to something like "SAC-53" as these cars were in a different number series when they were "NEW".  Or if you model 1951-52 you could try and renumber the car. 

Jason

[jmlaboda - RIP]

In my area (further south than D.C.) WP cars of any type were extremely rare.

[PGE_Modeller]

- snip -  Or if you model 1951-52 you could try and renumber the car. 

Jason

Jason,

From my reading of the January 1953 Official Railway Equipment Register, it looks as though these cars were numbered in the 20801 - 20820 series in 1952.  Is that correct?  That Jan 53 ORER shows 14 cars with Pullman Standard Compartmentizers and 7 foot doors in series 19501 - 19520 and 5 similarly equipped cars in series 20801 - 20820.  Looks as if one has disappeared.

Thanks,

[wcfn100]

Jason,

From my reading of the January 1953 Official Railway Equipment Register, it looks as though these cars were numbered in the 20801 - 20820 series in 1952.  Is that correct?  That Jan 53 ORER shows 14 cars with Pullman Standard Compartmentizers and 7 foot doors in series 19501 - 19520 and 5 similarly equipped cars in series 20801 - 20820.  Looks as if one has disappeared.

Thanks,

Yeah, you got it.  Go to this link and scroll down a bit.  It has all the info you should need.


Jason

[PGE_Modeller]

Thanks for the link, Jason.  The description from Jim Eager is very clear regarding this group of cars.  Looks as if I need one of the PNS cars (re-numbered) for my September 1952 time frame.

Cheers,