Walthers Proto 13104 85′ Budd 10-6 Sleeper – Standard – Union Pacific(R) Heritage Fleet — Cabarton; Early W/printed Name, Number Decals

A key part of Union Pacific’s public relations programs, 48 historic passenger cars and three E9 diesels make up part of the famed Heritage Fleet. Many were originally purchased for the City Streamliners, and have been carefully restored and updated to full operating condition. Today, they’re finished in a modern Armour Yellow scheme, and the cars carry names of important cities, famous trains and key people in the railroad’s long history. In service, these rolling goodwill ambassadors travel system-wide and beyond, behind UP’s restored steam and diesel locos, to attend a wide range of public and special events every year.

• Early or Late lettering schemes as noted in two versions
  • Factory-printed name with number decal for pre-1987 cars
  • Factory-printed name and UPP number for post-1994 cars
• Factory-installed grab irons
• Prototypically accurate window tinting and gaskets as appropriate
• Modeler-installed extended drawbars for 22″ radius curves included
• Correct 36″ RP-25 metal wheelsets
• Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers

 
PLEASE NOTE: As these cars are the correct prototype length and feature full underbody detail to match the prototypes, a minimum 24″ radius is recommended for operation.
 

 
Delivered new by Budd in 1950, this car started life as 10-6 sleeper “Pacific Domain.” Used as staff car #202 after 1972, it received the name “Cabarton” in 1980 to honor R.L. Richmond’s (Vice-President of Operations at the time) father who started his career as a UP carman at Cabarton, Idaho.
 
Remodeled as a crew car with four bedrooms in 1989, it was renamed in early 2009 to honor long-time UP executive chef Willie James. Today, the car serve as a support center for the excursion trains, and includes both a large kitchen and dining/lounge area.