MP70
This model has been discontinued. We
may produce another run in the
future if we receive sufficient interest to warrant another run.
future if we receive sufficient interest to warrant another run.
The
Long Island MP70 "double deckers", having high and low seats with only
one level of flooring, unlike today's C3 "bi-levels",
with two actual floors, were first produced in 1937, 3 cars were delivered with the balance delivered between 1947 and 1949,
and only lasted into the late 60's to early 70's. They were not popular with the women passengers or the conductors.
These were "MU" cars running on third rail power. Today, only the original car delivered, no. 200, survives in Riverhead,
it was the first all aluminum car produced and is 8 feet shorter than any other MP70.
Photo ©Joe Testagrose used by permission.
The models feature:
One piece cast resin shells.
One piece chassis with details cast in place.
Cast window inserts on HO model.
Trucks.
The HO version will accept the power mechanism from the Proto RDC's.
HO scale kit:
(item # 8005)
Discontinued
These models use 36" wheels which are not included with the kits.
If painting them in the above paint scheme, use SP Lark Dark Gray with a few drops of Dark Blue added
and Reefer Orange. The chassis and trucks are black.
All models are produced on an "as ordered" basis, please allow up to 1-6 weeks for shipment.
For questions about this or any other model, please email us.
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with two actual floors, were first produced in 1937, 3 cars were delivered with the balance delivered between 1947 and 1949,
and only lasted into the late 60's to early 70's. They were not popular with the women passengers or the conductors.
These were "MU" cars running on third rail power. Today, only the original car delivered, no. 200, survives in Riverhead,
it was the first all aluminum car produced and is 8 feet shorter than any other MP70.
Photo ©Joe Testagrose used by permission.
The models feature:
One piece cast resin shells.
One piece chassis with details cast in place.
Cast window inserts on HO model.
Trucks.
The HO version will accept the power mechanism from the Proto RDC's.
HO scale kit:
(item # 8005)
Discontinued
These models use 36" wheels which are not included with the kits.
If painting them in the above paint scheme, use SP Lark Dark Gray with a few drops of Dark Blue added
and Reefer Orange. The chassis and trucks are black.
All models are produced on an "as ordered" basis, please allow up to 1-6 weeks for shipment.
For questions about this or any other model, please email us.
.
Content Copyright Island Modelworks, LLC | All Rights Reserved | Layout Courtesy: Dynamic Drive CSS Library
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