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couplers are metal, the rear mount is fairly standard but the front features a sprung drawbar to permit expansion through tight curves. It worked well with a matching car provided by Broadway, but crossover length curves proved tight, causing my switcher to slip. Backing through switches was also tight but the car tracked well and the diaphragms didn’t catch. I would recommend No. 6 switches and 24-inch minimum radius curves for really smooth operation, which is realistic for passenger car operation. I think the Broadway full width di- aphragms are one of the best features of the car. They were an essential in- gredient in SP’s efforts to present a streamlined appearance and Broad- way’s effort accomplishes that very well.
The car interior is lighted with the now familiar LED strip mounted on the ceiling to produce a constant, blue- white glow that should be stunning in a dimly-lit room depicting sunset. The current draw was undetectable on my MRC 9500, so a full train should not pose any problems with mid and large size power packs. The classic neon tail sign is there, illuminated with a red
LED in the compartment. It is not shielded so there is an unwanted red glow in the cabin. Perhaps a spot of black on the LED or a bit of aluminum foil would contain this stray light. The rear red warning light oscillates as the original did and the frequency seems to match my videos of Daylights in the early 1950’s.
The car arrived packaged in a foam carrier with a clear plastic cover with- ample protection and yet won’t destroy the car when storage is needed. This two-part carrier slips into a cardstock box with the car identity clearly marked on the end, helpful when view- ing across the hobby shop counter. This is an impressive effort to model a popu- lar Southern Pacific prototype. Details, decorations and features should satisfy even picky Espee fans, and an entire train of this quality should be a real knockout. Well done, Broadway! The special edition Parlor Observation car with antenna and DCC controlled lights is priced at $99.99.—THOMAS LEDFORD
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