BLI 9939 HO Scale Railroad Exhibit Car Southern SOU 24
An incredibly unique addition to the HO scale passenger car market: Instruction and Exhibit Cars!
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.
These specialized cars are based on the modified coach tooling originally developed for the 1947 American Freedom Train. Since every prototype inspection and exhibit car was custom-built and truly one-of-a-kind, it isn’t possible to reproduce each one exactly. Instead, BLI has adapted their proven 80’ coach design to capture the look and spirit of these distinctive cars—while keeping them affordable and accessible to modelers.
In this production run, BLI is offering several road names that will stand out on any layout. The highlight is NS Exhibit Car #27, which still operates today, traveling to special events. Inside, visitors can find displays featuring models of Norfolk Southern’s Heritage locomotives, an engineer simulator, and even a photo booth. This car makes a perfect companion to the Norfolk Southern Executive F-units.
FEATURES:
- Beautifully Detailed and Accurately Modeled
- Precision Paint, Color, and Lettering Schemes
- Many Separately Applied Details including Hand Rails and Antennae (where applicable)
- Detailed Interiors
- Proper underbody detail per the PRR prototype
- 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