1916 Scale Test Car - Simplified HO Model

This is a one-piece model of a 1916 scale test car. The prototype is Chicago Burlington & Quincy 204738, built by ACF in 1916. Its purpose was to test the calibration of scales at loading points on the railroad. Many railroads owned scale test cars very similar to this one during the mid-20th century. The car is era-appropriate for about 1900 into the 1970s.

This car is modeled with grab irons, stirrups, and K-brake assembly molded on. The model does not include wheels, couplers, weight, or brake staff. These will need to be added by the purchaser (brake staff is optional). The car is designed for Intermountain or Accurail 36" wheels. Decals are not included but are available from the Burlington Route Historical Society at https://www.burlingtonroute.org/store/index.php?category=models&button=Submit

This model is a precision recreation of the prototype, which is preserved at the Illinois Railway Museum (www.irm.org).