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Broadway Limited Imports (9734) • 80' Passenger Coach w/ Lights • 1947 Freedom Train • 1947-1949 • HO Scale

Broadway Limited Imports (9734) • 80' Passenger Coach w/ Lights • 1947 Freedom Train • 1947-1949 • HO Scale

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1947 Freedom Train 80-Seat Passenger Coach

HO Scale Heavyweight Passenger Car

A beautifully detailed replica of one of the passenger coaches that helped carry the historic Freedom Train across America following World War II.

Product Overview

The Freedom Train was one of the most significant patriotic railroad exhibitions ever assembled. Beginning in 1947, the specially outfitted train traveled throughout the United States carrying priceless historical documents and artifacts, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and other treasured pieces of American history. Millions of Americans visited the train during its nationwide tour, making it one of the most memorable railroad events of the twentieth century.

This 80-seat passenger coach represents one of the cars associated with the Freedom Train era and captures the appearance of heavyweight passenger equipment that was common throughout the period. Heavyweight coaches were designed to provide reliable, comfortable transportation for large numbers of passengers and became a familiar sight on railroads across North America.

Broadway Limited has recreated this historic coach with exceptional attention to detail, including a fully detailed interior, prototype-specific underbody components, operating diaphragms, and touch-control lighting. Whether displayed as part of a complete Freedom Train consist or operated within a period passenger train, this coach is a fitting tribute to one of America's most famous railroad journeys.

Product Features

Beautifully Detailed and Accurately Modeled
Precision Paint, Color, and Lettering Schemes
Many Separately Applied Details including Hand Rails and Antennae (where applicable)
Detailed Interiors
Proper underbody detail per the prototype
Properly Colored Interiors
Coach Car with touch-control interior lighting
Operating Sprung Diaphragms
Composition: ABS with ABS Chassis
Couplers: (2) Operating Kadee
Compatible Tracks: Code 70, 83 and 100 Rail
Minimum Operating Radius: 18 in

Why We Love This Car

The Freedom Train is one of those rare railroad stories that extends far beyond railroading itself. It represented a nationwide celebration of American history and citizenship, bringing some of the nation's most important historical treasures directly to communities across the country.

This passenger coach captures a piece of that remarkable story while also serving as an excellent example of classic heavyweight passenger equipment. The detailed interior, touch-control lighting, operating diaphragms, and fine Broadway Limited craftsmanship make it equally appealing to passenger train enthusiasts, history buffs, and collectors of patriotic railroad equipment.

Whether operated as part of a complete Freedom Train consist or displayed as a standalone piece of railroad history, this coach is a unique model that helps tell one of America's most memorable railroad stories.

Add a Piece of American Railroad History

Featuring detailed interiors, touch-control lighting, operating diaphragms, and Broadway Limited's premium craftsmanship, this Freedom Train passenger coach is a wonderful addition to historic passenger consists, patriotic displays, and HO scale collections.

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