BAYSHORE CAR & FOUNDRY |
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Who We Are: |
Bayshore Car & Foundry is a new supplier of high-quality, O-Scale streamline passenger cars - finely crafted in brass with subtle, photo-etched detailing. Founded by O Scalers for O Scalers, BC&F combines the manufacturing talents of an autocad and stereo lithography expert with the authenticity of a noted rail historian and restoration specialist to produce the most accurate and detailed passenger car models made and sold in the USA. |
Initial Offerings: |
A series of pre-WWII, Pullman smooth-sided sleeping cars with various underbody equipment arrangements featuring – for the first time ever - an accurate Rich Yoder model of the 41-HR-11 4-wheel truck. |
Available As: |
* Fully assembled with all details specific to prototype |
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Pullman Plan #4068H 18 Roomette, Built 12/38, PRR, NYC, & others |
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Pullman Plan #4069D 4-4-2 Sleeper, Built 4/40, SP, PRR, NYC, IC, CN |
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Pullman Plan #4071D 13 Bedroom, Built 3/41, SP, PRR, NYC, & others |
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Pullman Plan #4072 C&E 10-5 Sleeper, Built 3/41, SP, PRR, NYC & others |
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Pullman Plan #4099 6-6-4 Sleeper, Built 4/42, SP, UP, CRI & P |
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Model Car Features | Unique Benefits |
Photo-etched, one-piece formed brass bodies | More realistic, seamless appearance |
Lightweight construction (<2lbs with trucks) | Needs less power to pull |
Detailed, all-brass, soldered underframe components | Durable, historically accurate construction |
Lost wax castings designed and mastered by Pacific Locomotive Works | Historically accurate, ultra-fine detail |
Fully detailed car ends based on authentic car builder drawings | Unique level of prototype detail not previously available |
Working full-width and narrow-width diaphragms | Realistic car action not previously available |
Z channels for fool-proof glazing attachment | Indestructible window construction |
Couplers mounted to frame, not body | Stronger coupler attachment |
Electrically isolated Delrin body bolsters | Eliminates risk of electric shorts |
BC&F has access prototype drawings for over 100 Pullman Built cars in its current library, and access to hundreds more. Watch for more product offerings as they roll off the line!
For more information or to place a reservation for an order, contact:
Mike Mangini – (650) 363-2472 or email at sprailroader@yahoo.com
Bill Brisko – (408) 241-6204 or email at bbrisko@sonic.net
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