HO Scale brass passenger car from Challenger Imports, manufactured in Korea by Samhongsa. Features the "Poplar Flats" passenger car representing one of the distinctively named cars that served on American passenger trains. Challenger Imports was renowned for producing high-quality brass models with exceptional detail and magnificent factory paint jobs, considered "collector grade" by enthusiasts.

Many passenger cars were given individual names, particularly observation cars and premium sleeping cars, which became part of railroad folklore and passenger service tradition. The "Poplar Flats" name suggests this may be an observation or premium sleeping car that served on a named passenger train, providing elegant accommodations for travelers during the golden age of passenger railroading.

This model features the ultra-smooth and quiet mechanisms that Samhongsa was known for, along with incredible level of detail including fine-scale features that made Challenger Imports models highly sought after. The model captures the distinctive characteristics of named passenger cars that made train travel a luxurious experience.

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)