{"product_id":"broadway-limited-imports-10176-csx-track-inspection-car-994009-w-thomas-rice-2021-present-day-appearance-ho-scale-pre-order","title":"Broadway Limited Imports (10176) | CSX Track Inspection Car #994009 | W. Thomas Rice | 2021-Present Day Appearance | HO Scale [PRE-ORDER]","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #333; max-width: 760px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 28px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px;\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 10px 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"780\"\u003eBroadway Limited Imports is proud to expand our HO scale business car lineup with two iconic executive cars that represent the pinnacle of modern railroad prestige: Conrail No. 9 and CSX “W. Thomas Rice.” These striking cars are more than passenger equipment—they are rolling symbols of corporate power, inspection authority, and railroad heritage carried into the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eWhether displayed on a siding, running at the tail end of an executive special, or incorporated into a passenger consist, these cars add unmistakable presence and realism to any HO scale layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eTouch Control Lighting — A Premium Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eBoth cars feature Broadway Limited’s Touch Control Lighting System, allowing interior and exterior lighting to be activated with a simple touch. This intuitive system brings the cars to life instantly—no CV programming or special commands required—making them as impressive in operation as they are in appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eWarm interior lighting, crisp exterior illumination, and carefully detailed interiors combine to create a true showpiece, especially in low-light or display settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eRoad- \u0026amp; Era-Specific Accuracy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003eThis release includes carefully researched, prototype-specific versions, capturing each car exactly as it appeared in service:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003eConrail No. 9 in its late-1990s configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eCSX “W. Thomas Rice” in its present-day appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"2067\"\u003eEvery element—from paint and lettering to roof details, window arrangements, and underbody components—has been tailored to match the prototype in the correct era. These are not generic business cars; they are precise replicas of specific, well-documented rolling stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003eTwo Distinct Prototypes, One Purpose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003eFor this first production run, we are offering two distinct executive car types, each with multiple prototypically accurate paint schemes for both Conrail and CSX. Road-specific detailing makes these models ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003eExecutive and inspection trains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003eCorporate, sales, and promotional specials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003eModern-era passenger consists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003eDisplay or collector-focused rosters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003eEven for modelers without a Conrail or CSX–specific layout, these cars serve as visually compelling focal points that immediately elevate the realism of any scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 23px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eAbout the Prototype\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2992\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2701\"\u003eConrail No. 9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebegan life in 1954 as a Canadian National Railway dinette car, built by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePullman-Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Originally numbered CN 428, the car was acquired by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eConrail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein December 1982 and temporarily renumbered “CR 23” to facilitate U.S. Customs clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3275\"\u003eIn 1984, the car was sent to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eReading Shops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where it underwent a comprehensive rebuild. The transformation was extensive—the car was stripped down to its structural elements and rebuilt as a high-end executive theater car tailored for corporate service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3712\"\u003eConrail No. 9 quickly became a signature tail car on executive trains, frequently appearing on corporate, sales, and promotional trips. Following the breakup of Conrail between\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNorfolk Southern Railway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCSX Transportation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the car was transferred to CSX, repainted, and renamed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“W. Thomas Rice.” Today, it continues to operate on CSX rails, carrying forward its legacy as a premier executive car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 23px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully Detailed and Accurately Modeled to Conrail and CSX Appearances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision Paint, Color, and Lettering Schemes with Properly Colored Interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany Separately Applied Details Including Handrails, Grab Irons, Antenna and Conduit Arrangement, and Various Underbody Detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Interiors Prototypical to Each Car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProper Underbody Detail per the Prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinger Touch Control of Exterior and Interior Lights.   Lights Include Front Lights, Interior Lights, Track Lights, Tail Lights, and Spot Lights (where applicable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior Lights are Dimmable with Finger Touch Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Operating Kadee-Compatible Couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible Tracks:  Code 70, 83, 100 Rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Operating Radius:  18 in. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 28px 0 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #b83a26; font-size: 26px; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003eThis is a pre-order item!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eℹ️ \u003cstrong\u003ePlease review before placing your pre-order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eHow to Place Your Pre-Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait for the button to say \u003cstrong\u003e“Pre-Order Now”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm you see \u003cstrong\u003e“$0.00 due today”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete checkout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eHow Pre-Orders Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserve your item today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will contact you once inventory is en route to us with your final invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer delivery dates are estimates and may change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will still enter payment information at checkout, but as long as you see \u003cstrong\u003e“$0.00 due today”\u003c\/strong\u003e, your card will not be charged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not automatically charge cards when pre-orders arrive. You will receive a separate invoice once your item is ready to ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #eeedff; border-left: 4px solid #0c07e3; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0;\"\u003eOrders placed without the \u003cstrong\u003e“$0.00 due today”\u003c\/strong\u003e option selected will be processed as full-payment orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003ePlease review our \u003ca style=\"color: #0c07e3; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca style=\"color: #0c07e3; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/pages\/pre-order-policy\"\u003eother pre-order policies\u003c\/a\u003e before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Broadway Limited Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49451943166090,"sku":"10176","price":110.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3954\/7786\/files\/10176.png?v=1779477514","url":"https:\/\/denvertrains.com\/products\/broadway-limited-imports-10176-csx-track-inspection-car-994009-w-thomas-rice-2021-present-day-appearance-ho-scale-pre-order","provider":"Denver Model Trains      ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}