Sale Name: Merle VanSteenwyck Brass Train Estate Collection
LOT 529 - THE COACH YARD HO BRASS 1938 CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO/CITY OF LOS ANGELES BAGGAGE CAR
Description

THE COACH YARD HO BRASS 1938 CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO/CITY OF LOS ANGELES PASSENGER CAR

HO Scale brass passenger car from The Coach Yard, representing the iconic 1938 City of San Francisco/City of Los Angeles articulated passenger cars. The Coach Yard has been a manufacturer of HO Scale brass model trains and passenger cars since their founding, with a tradition of "striving for excellence" and a mission to model all the premier trains of the United States Railroads. Built by premium manufacturers such as Sam Model Company of Korea or Apex Model Co.

The 1938 City of San Francisco and City of Los Angeles were revolutionary streamlined passenger trains representing joint operations between Union Pacific, Chicago & North Western, and Southern Pacific. These trains featured cutting-edge articulated passenger cars with distinctive Art Deco styling that epitomized the streamliner era. The innovative design and luxurious appointments made these trains symbols of modern American passenger railroading.

This model captures the sleek streamlined styling and unique articulated construction that made these cars engineering marvels of their time. The Coach Yard was known for exceptional detail and accuracy in reproducing the distinctive features of these legendary streamlined trains.

Condition: Excellent - model appears unused with no signs of handling or operational wear. Sharp factory details and finish retained. Stored in climate-controlled environment for 30 years.

Packaging: Complete with original box and contents (see photos)

Quantity: 1