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N 85' Smooth-Side Observation Passenger Car - Union Pacific® #1576

Item No. BAC14357
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N 85' Smooth-Side Observation Passenger Car - Union Pacific® #1576

Item No. BAC14357
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In the 1930s, new construction techniques allowed for the development of modern, lightweight passenger cars, departing from the heavy riveted steel or wooden-bodied designs found in previous decades.
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Overview

Materials such as stainless steel and aluminum reduced the overall weight of each car, making them more economical to construct and operate while allowing for ease of maintenance, a smoother ride, and improved durability over time. The smooth-side style was adopted by many railroads across North America for their high-priority streamlined express trains, lasting in common service until the mid-1970s. Today, smooth-side cars are frequently found on excursion trains, while some examples remain in revenue operation as commuter cars or corporate business cars.

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Manufacturer # 14357
Scale N