BLI 10178 HO Scale CSX Type Track Inspection Theater Car - Unlettered Primer Gray

Broadway Limited Imports is expanding their HO scale business car lineup with two iconic executive cars that represent the pinnacle of modern railroad prestige: Conrail No. 9 and CSX “W. Thomas Rice.” These striking cars are more than passenger equipment—they are rolling symbols of corporate power, inspection authority, and railroad heritage carried into the modern era.

Whether displayed on a siding, running at the tail end of an executive special, or incorporated into a passenger consist, these cars add unmistakable presence and realism to any HO scale layout.

The cars feature Broadway Limited’s Touch Control Lighting System, allowing interior and exterior lighting to be activated with a simple touch. This intuitive system brings the cars to life instantly—no CV programming or special commands required—making them as impressive in operation as they are in appearance. Warm interior lighting, crisp exterior illumination, and carefully detailed interiors combine to create a true showpiece, especially in low-light or display settings.

This release includes carefully researched, prototype-specific versions, capturing each car exactly as it appeared in service:

• Conrail No. 9 in its late-1990s configuration
• CSX “W. Thomas Rice” in its present-day appearance

Every element—from paint and lettering to roof details, window arrangements, and underbody components—has been tailored to match the prototype in the correct era. These are not generic business cars; they are precise replicas of specific, well-documented rolling stock.

For this first production run, BLI is offering two distinct executive car types, each with multiple prototypically accurate paint schemes for both Conrail and CSX. Road-specific detailing makes these models ideal for:

• Executive and inspection trains
• Corporate, sales, and promotional specials
• Modern-era passenger consists
• Display or collector-focused rosters

Even for modelers without a Conrail or CSX–specific layout, these cars serve as visually compelling focal points that immediately elevate the realism of any scene.

FEATURES:

• Beautifully Detailed and Accurately Modeled to Conrail and CSX Appearances
• Precision Paint, Color, and Lettering Schemes with Properly Colored Interiors
• Many Separately Applied Details Including Handrails, Grab Irons, Antenna and Conduit Arrangement, and Various Underbody Detail
• Detailed Interiors Prototypical to Each Car
• Proper Underbody Detail per the Prototype
• Finger Touch Control of Exterior and Interior Lights Lights Include Front Lights, Interior Lights, Track Lights, Tail Lights, and Spot Lights (where applicable)
• Interior Lights are Dimmable with Finger Touch Control
• Two Operating Kadee-Compatible Couplers
• Compatible Tracks: Code 70, 83, 100 Rail
• Minimum Operating Radius: 18 in.

NOTE: Preliminary artwork