Plastic & Diecast Models

Any O Scale model can be converted into a Proto48 model by changing out the trucks or wheelsets.  None of manufacturers are currently producing models in Proto48. Below are a few of the models from their manufacturers that might be of interest to a Reading Company modeler set in the transition era.

2-Rail Manufacturers

Still in Production

Atlas O
Website: http://www.atlaso.com/

  • USRA Twin with Replacement Panel Sides
  • PRR X29
  • PRR H21a
  • GATX 40′ Airslide Covered Hopper (1953)
  • EMD GP7
  • EMD SW9
  • 11,000 gal Tank Car

P&D Hobby Shop
Website: http://pdhobbyshop.com

P&D Sold off their tooling to Atlas-O for the EMD F Units, but their parts are still available.

  • EMD F3A
  • EMD F3B
  • EMD F7A
  • EMD F7B
  • Weaver Drive Parts

3-Rail Manufacturers

Still in Production

Lionel
Website: http://www.lionel.com

  • Reading North Eastern Caboose
  • R40-23 PFE Steel-Sided Refrigerator Car
  • 1935 AAR Offset Standard Hopper Car
  • Pullman PS-1
  • Pullman PS-2 (out of my modeling period but a nice model)
  • ACF 40 ton Stock Car
  • 8,000 gal Type 21 Tank Car
  • PRR N5 Cabin Car

MTH
Website: http://www.mthtrains.com

  • 1935 AAR 50 ton Offset Twin Hopper Car
  • Bethlehem Steel 55 ton Fishbelly Twin Hopper Car
  • War Emergency Hopper Car
  • PRR N6b Cabin Car

2-Rail Maunufacturers

Out of Production but available on the secondary market

InterMountain Railway Company
Their O Scale model line was sold to Atlas O and is now only available R-T-R with modified bolsters for the three rail market. The original line of kits still show up at train meets.

  • USRA 50 ton Steel Twin Hopper Car
  • 1937 AAR Box Car
  • PFE R-40-10 Refrigerator Car
  • USRA Composite Gondola
  • ACF 8000 Gallon Riveted Tank Car

Red Caboose
Website: http://www.red-caboose.com

  • EMD GP9
  • USRA 42′ Flat Car
  • R-30-12-9 PFE Wood Refrigerator Car
  • 10,000 Gallon Type 103W Tank Cars

San Juan Car Company
Website: http://www.sanjuancarco.com

  • D&RGW Fowler Box Car Kit
  • Sacramento Northern Wood End Box Car Kit
  • Sacramento Northern Steel End Box Car Kit
  • Western Pacific Wood End Box Car Kit
  • Western Pacific Steel End Box Car Kit

Weaver Models