Bachmann, 14805, 85', HO Scale, Smooth-Side Dining Car With Lighted Interior, Pennsylvania Railroad, #4414
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85' Smooth-Side Dining Car
About the Prototype
Step aboard the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) 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 aboard iconic PRR trains like the Broadway Limited was a highlight of the trip, with menus carefully curated 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, golden waffles with maple syrup, scrambled eggs, savory sausage, and a side of fresh fruit or buttery toast.
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Lunch: A satisfying midday selection, such as a Pennsylvania Dutch chicken pot pie, a bowl of hearty clam chowder, or a crisp Caesar salad with garlic croutons.
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Dinner: The grand finale of the dining experience, featuring dishes like filet mignon with béarnaise sauce, baked halibut with lemon dill, or roast turkey with cranberry glaze. Accompaniments included whipped potatoes, sautéed asparagus, and fresh-baked dinner rolls. Desserts ranged from rich chocolate mousse to apple strudel or freshly churned ice cream.
Meals in the dining car, in general, were not included in the base fare and were considered an additional expense. On trains like the Broadway Limited, prices ranged from $1.50 to $3.00—a modest cost for an experience combining culinary artistry with the romance of rail travel.
The dining car experience, enhanced 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 Pennsylvania’s rolling hills to the bustling cities of the Northeast, 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 Pennsylvania Railroad 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.
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
