HO Chicago & North Western Track Inspection Car, "Fox River"

HO Union Pacific Track Inspection Car Overview

Originally built in 1954 by Pullman-Standard for the Canadian National Railway as a sleeper, the Fox River’s story spans multiple eras and railroads, making it a standout member of Union Pacific’s heritage fleet today.

After serving as a sleeper on Canadian National and later VIA Rail Canada until 1984, the Fox River found a new role when Milwaukee Rail Car transformed it into a theater-inspection car for the Chicago and North Western Railway (C and NW). In 1985, the car was purchased by C and NW, renumbered as 420, and named "Fox River" after the beloved river central to C and NW’s Wisconsin territory.

Following the 1995 Union Pacific-C and NW merger, the Fox River joined Union Pacific’s roster, receiving a comprehensive renovation in 1997 and a fresh paint update in 2006, complete with a distinguishing white stripe along its roof. The car is often seen as the final addition to Union Pacific’s classic yellow passenger car train, embodying the grandeur of American rail travel.

In this debut model release, Broadway Limited has faithfully recreate the Fox River as it appeared under both Union Pacific and C and NW service. Each unit is equipped with individually controllable lighting, including operational ditch lights, marker lights, spotlights, and interior lighting, offering an authentic, lifelike display. This model honors the Fox River’s storied history, making it a perfect addition for collectors and rail enthusiasts alike.

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