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Walthers HO 920-18103 85' 48-Seat Diner, Union Pacific "Overland" #302

Name: Walthers HO 920-18103 85' 48-Seat Diner, Union Pacific "Overland" #302
Brand: Walthers
Price: 74.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$89.98 $74.99

Description

Delivered as a lunch counter cafe and lounge in 1949, car 5015 was later held for special service. Rebuilt as a custom 36-seat diner in 1988 with round tables, it received a new wood interior decor in 2005. Named in honor of the original Overland Flyer, which ran from 1887 to 1890 when it was replaced by the Overland Limited, and UP also advertised itself as as the Overland Route for many years.

PLEASE NOTE: As these cars are the correct prototype length and feature full underbody detail to match the prototypes, a minimum 24" radius is recommended for operation.

In response to many requests, Walthers is pleased to announce HO models of the historic Union Pacific train honoring the late President George H. W. Bush, which will include a WalthersMainline SD70ACe 4141, and select WalthersProto cars from the Heritage Fleet.

Features:
Car comes fully assembled for operation or display
Perfect for fan trips and special events behind 4141 and other UP power
First time with factory-printed UPP numbers and car names
Baggage car includes full-color Presidential Seal decal
Finished in modern-era UP excursion scheme
Factory-installed grab irons
Prototypically accurate window tinting as appropriate

Suggested minimum 24" turn radius for operation.

Prototype Information:

Source: UP Heritage Fleet

OVERLAND

Diner – Stabled at Council Bluffs

The Overland was built in 1949 by the St. Louis Car Company as lunch counter cafe and lounge No. 5015. It was rebuilt
as a 36-seat diner in 1988. It received a wood interior upgrade in 2005.

When the Overland Flyer began service in 1887, Union Pacific included The Overland Route as part of its logo. This was dropped from the Union Pacific logo in 1942. The Overland Flyer was renamed the Overland Limited in 1890, a first-class train that remained in service until 1963.

Copies of the inaugural run advertising, as well as promotions of The Overland Route, today decorate the walls of the Overland

The Overland Mail Company began stage coach service in 1861 between Salt Lake City and Virginia City, Nev. The firm of Russell, Majors & Waddell operated the stage line east of Salt Lake City. Ben Holladay operated the stage service to Salt Lake between 1863 and 1866. Wells, Fargo & Company operated the stage line from 1866 until 1869, when all overland stage mail contracts were cancelled with the completion of the transcontinental railroad.

Photo Credit UP Official Website