HO Scale brass 70-foot coach from Railway Classics, representing the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad's "Aurora Shops." Railway Classics produced high-quality brass models known for their attention to prototype accuracy and fine craftsmanship, capturing the distinctive characteristics of American passenger equipment.

The "Aurora Shops" was a 70-foot heavyweight coach featuring mechanical air conditioning, representing the Burlington Route's investment in passenger comfort during the transition era. These coaches with their distinctive rooftop air conditioning equipment provided modern climate control for passengers traveling across the Midwest. The mechanical AC units were a significant upgrade from ice-cooled ventilation systems, making summer travel much more comfortable.

This model features the detailed construction and accurate proportions that made Railway Classics models desirable among brass collectors and operators seeking authentic representations of prototype equipment, including the characteristic rooftop mechanical equipment.