Anyone know about this?

[kparkhurst]

Hi all,
I have posted two pictures of this passenger/baggage car. I am fairly certain it is O guage, and I believe pre-war. The center rail under the car says BLT 7-1937.
Has anyone ever seen this type of car before and know anything about it?
Cheers all

 

[bcp]

Is your question about the model, or the real one?

https://canadasouthern.com/caso/images/nyc-2769.jpg

Bruce

 

[kparkhurst]

Is your question about the model, or the real one?

https://canadasouthern.com/caso/images/nyc-2769.jpg

Bruce

Hi Bruce,
It is about the kit. I have no idea who the manufacturer was and the specific year.

 

[AuburnCentral]

Did Varney make kits larger than HO

 

[bcp]

Walthers was making O scale kits in the 1930's. Here are some.

William K. Walthers Trains

Kit-Built 72 Ft. Coach-Baggage Combine for Completion - O Scale, 2-Rail | eBay

Passenger - Baggage Combine. Walthers Kit Built. O Scale, 2-Rail.

www.ebay.com

Bruce

 

[Iron Horseman]

Walthers was making O scale kits in the 1930's.

That was my first guess. "Walthers". Still run across them on ebay, but always resist the temptation to buy one. I am guessing there were several vendors making kits back then that have never been added to my knowledge base.

 

[NVSrr1500]

That marking looks more like it was inscribed in the wood. BLT. is usually short for built. It looks all wood. and about HO scale.

 

[Rico]

Neat looking car! How long is it?
Yes BLT is short for built but in my case I’m craving a samich now.

 

[bcp]

Standard gauge passenger cars are almost all around 10 feet (120 inches) wide, but different lengths. Measure the width if you aren't sure of the scale.

O scale = 2 1/2 inches wide

S scale = 1 7/8 inches wide

HO scale = 1 3/8 inches wide

Bruce

 

[kparkhurst]

Walthers was making O scale kits in the 1930's. Here are some.

William K. Walthers Trains

Kit-Built 72 Ft. Coach-Baggage Combine for Completion - O Scale, 2-Rail | eBay

Passenger - Baggage Combine. Walthers Kit Built. O Scale, 2-Rail.

www.ebay.com

Bruce

Bruce, I believe you have resolved my question. This is O guage, two rail, and I will call it a Walthers. This is for sale if anyone is interested. I have HO only.