The observation-lounge was the car everyone remembered: the tail end of the train, with a lounge, a few sleeping rooms and an open platform or a rounded end for watching the railroad recede. Pullman built them heavyweight and steel, and they anchored the premier trains of the 1920s and 30s.
Pre-Order Details
Expected release
Winter 2027
Production
Limited run
Payment
Pay in full, or reserve with a 10% deposit. Your choice at checkout.
Specifications
Brand
WalthersProto
Item Number
920-19700
UPC
616374237722
Scale
HO (1:87)
Car Type
82' Pullman Heavyweight 3-2 Observation-Lounge
Road Name
Undecorated
Assembly
Ready to run
Condition
New
Features
Ready to run, no assembly needed
Undecorated, ready for your own paint and lettering
Metal knuckle couplers, factory fitted
Limited production run
Scale: HO (1:87)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When will it ship?Walthers expects this run in Winter 2027. We ship it the day it reaches us.
How does the pre-order work?Pick your terms at checkout: pay in full, or pay a 10% deposit with the balance invoiced before it ships. Either way your unit is held for you.
Is the run limited?Yes. These are limited production and road names do not usually come back, so reserving early is the way to be sure of one.
Does it come painted?It is supplied undecorated, so you can finish it in a road the factory never offered.
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