Bachmann, 14802, HO Scale, 85' Smooth-Side Dining Car With Lighted Interior, Union Pacific, #3610
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85' Smooth-Side Dining Car
About the Prototype
Step aboard the Union Pacific 85’ Smooth-Side Dining Car, where the golden age of rail travel comes alive in all its elegance and charm. This was no ordinary dining experience—it was a journey within a journey, blending refined cuisine, camaraderie, and breathtaking scenery. Polished fine china gleamed under the soft glow of overhead lights, while the rhythmic sound of the train’s journey created a soothing ambiance.
Dining on the City of Los Angeles was a highlight of the trip, with menus designed to showcase the finest regional flavors and seasonal ingredients. Passengers could indulge in a variety of chef-prepared meals:
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Breakfast: Freshly brewed coffee, fluffy pancakes with maple syrup, scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and a side of fresh fruit or buttery toast.
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Lunch: A light yet satisfying meal, such as a club sandwich with potato chips, a bowl of hearty beef stew, or a crisp garden salad with a tangy vinaigrette.
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Dinner: The pinnacle of the dining experience, featuring dishes like prime rib with au jus, broiled trout with lemon butter, or roasted chicken with sage stuffing. These were accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, and freshly baked dinner rolls. Desserts included decadent chocolate cake, fruit cobbler, or a scoop of rich vanilla ice cream.
Meals in the dining car, in general, were not included in the base fare and were considered an additional expense. On the City of Los Angeles, prices ranged from $1.50 to $3.00 for a meal—a modest cost for an experience that combined fine dining with the romance of rail travel.
The dining car experience, elevated by the use of fine china, silverware, and crisp white linens, fostered camaraderie as passengers shared stories and laughter—all while America’s diverse landscapes, from the Midwest plains to the California deserts, passed by in a stunning panorama. The dining car wasn’t merely a place to eat; it was where the journey itself became an unforgettable experience.
The Union Pacific 85’ Smooth-Side Dining Car remains a testament to the luxury of streamlined rail travel, inspiring collectors and enthusiasts who cherish the elegance of a bygone era.
85' Smooth-Side Dining Car
With the Bachmann 85’ Smooth-Side Dining Car, you can recreate the golden age of rail travel when friendships between passengers formed across tables, and chef-cooked meals were served on fine china - all while the ever-changing American landscape passed outside the window. Features a fully furnished interior and warm-glowing LED interior lighting.
About the Model:
Features Include:
- new and existing tooling
- lighted, detailed interior
- highly detailed painted bodies with precision graphics (where applicable)
- blackened machined metal wheels with RP25 contours
- magnetically operated E-Z Mate® Mark II couplers
