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MD-25-994 “PRE-ORDER” Railroad Instruction Car, C&O SI-4, HO Scale

$89.99

“PRE-ORDER

Preorders due: December 4, 2025

ETA: Summer 2026

Instruction and Exhibit Cars were among the most distinctive passenger cars ever built, with each one designed for a unique role. Instruction cars were used 

primarily for employee training—helping railroaders learn about 

equipment, safety procedures, and handling hazardous materials. 

Exhibit cars served the public, offering traveling displays that 

highlighted railroad history, safety awareness, and career opportunities. 

Together, these cars represented both education and outreach, making them a fascinating and memorable part of railroad history.

MODEL FEATURES:

Beautifully Detailed and Accurately Modeled

Precision C&O Tri-color paint scheme

Many Separately Applied Details including Hand Rails and Antennae (where applicable)

Detailed Interiors

Properly Colored Interiors

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

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“PRE-ORDER

Preorders due: December 4, 2025

ETA: Summer 2026

Instruction and Exhibit Cars were among the most distinctive passenger cars ever built, with each one designed for a unique role. Instruction cars were used 

primarily for employee training—helping railroaders learn about 

equipment, safety procedures, and handling hazardous materials. 

Exhibit cars served the public, offering traveling displays that 

highlighted railroad history, safety awareness, and career opportunities. 

Together, these cars represented both education and outreach, making them a fascinating and memorable part of railroad history.

MODEL FEATURES:

Beautifully Detailed and Accurately Modeled

Precision C&O Tri-color paint scheme

Many Separately Applied Details including Hand Rails and Antennae (where applicable)

Detailed Interiors

Properly Colored Interiors

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

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