Walthers HO 70' Heavyweight Baggage Car with Arched Roof - Ready to Run - Union Pacific(R) #3064
HO 70' Heavyweight Baggage Car with Arched Roof – Ready to Run – Union Pacific® No. 3064 delivers classic early American passenger train detail for HO scale layouts.
Featuring:
- Heavyweight Passenger Equipment: 70-foot baggage car with arched roof profile, representing early–mid 20th century American railroading.
- Authentic Road Name: Finished in the livery of :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} with road number 3064 for prototypical operation.
- HO Scale Accuracy: Built to HO scale (1:87) for operation on standard HO gauge track systems.
- Ready-to-Run: Fully assembled with factory-applied detailing for immediate use.
Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Scale: HO (1:87)
- Prototype Length: 70 ft baggage car
- Road Number: 3064
Technical Specifications:
- Railroad: :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Car Type: Heavyweight baggage car
- Roof Style: Arched roof
- Era: Early–mid 20th century passenger service
- Scale: HO (1:87)
- Gauge Compatibility: HO standard gauge track
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Recommended Age: 14+
Suitable for: HO scale modellers recreating classic American passenger consists, express baggage service, and heavyweight-era rail operations.
Why this model matters
Heavyweight baggage cars like No. 3064 played a vital role in American passenger rail service, carrying luggage, express freight, and mail alongside passenger coaches. Their durable construction allowed them to remain in service for decades, even as streamlined equipment became more common.
This Union Pacific example reflects a transitional period in rail history, where heavyweight rolling stock continued to operate alongside newer designs across long-distance passenger routes.
How to use it
Place the car in a passenger or mixed consist on HO gauge track. It pairs best with heavyweight coaches or early diesel and steam locomotives for historically accurate train formations.
This is a detailed scale model intended for collectors. It is not a toy and is recommended for ages 14 and above.