9747 L&N Baggage-Combine Car #1603, Blue w/ Imitation Gold, HO Scale

Part passenger car, part baggage hauler, the combine was a clever solution for railroads looking to maximize efficiency. These hybrid cars typically featured a seating section for passengers and a dedicated compartment for baggage or mail—combining two essential services into a single car. Combines were especially common on smaller trains and rural branch lines, where lighter passenger loads didn’t justify a full baggage car.

Usually placed near the front of the train with other “head-end” equipment like the RPO (Railway Post Office), combines played a vital role in keeping the train lean and efficient—delivering both people and parcels across the rail network. Some variants even carried onboard clerks, sorting mail en route while passengers enjoyed the ride just a few feet away.

For this production run, we’re offering 11 prototypical paint schemes, including a general Maintenance of Way version and a PRR MOW car based on an actual prototype. We’re also including a festive holiday scheme. Each model features railroad-specific detailing, and all non-PRR cars are equipped with standard Pullman 2411 trucks.

MODEL FEATURES:

• Beautifully Detailed and Accurately Modeled
• Precision Paint, Color, and Lettering Schemes
• Many Separately Applied Details including Hand Rails and Antennae (where applicable)
• Detailed Interiors
• Proper underbody detail per the prototype
• Properly Colored Interiors
• Lighted Interiors w/ touch-control lighting
• Operating Sprung Diaphragms
• Composition: ABS with ABS Chassis
• Couplers: (2) Operating Kadee
• Compatible Tracks: Code 70, 83 and 100 Rail
• Minimum Operating Radius: 18 in