{"product_id":"ho-70-heavyweight-rpobaggage-car-w-arched-roof-ready-to-run-union-pacificr-2266","title":"HO 70' Heavyweight RPO-Baggage Car with Arched Roof - Ready to Run - Union Pacific(R) #2266","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHO 70' Heavyweight RPO-Baggage Car with Arched Roof – Ready to Run – Union Pacific® No. 2266 delivers classic American mail-and-baggage service detail for HO scale layouts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCombination Mail \u0026amp; Baggage Car:\u003c\/b\u003e 70-foot heavyweight RPO-baggage car combining Railway Post Office functionality with luggage and express freight capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentic Road Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Finished in the livery of with road number 2266 for prototypical operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeavyweight Construction Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Arched roof design representing early–mid 20th century passenger equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReady-to-Run:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully assembled with factory-applied detailing for immediate layout use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel Dimensions (Approximate):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e HO (1:87)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrototype Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 70 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRoad Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 2266\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCar Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavyweight RPO-baggage car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunction:\u003c\/b\u003e Railway Post Office + baggage\/express service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRoof Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Arched roof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e Early–mid 20th century passenger operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e HO (1:87)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGauge Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e HO standard gauge track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/b\u003e HO scale modellers recreating American passenger train consists featuring mail service, express baggage operations, and heavyweight-era railroading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this model matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRPO-baggage cars played a crucial role in North American rail networks, combining postal sorting facilities with baggage and express freight capacity. These cars allowed mail to be processed en route, making them an essential part of fast passenger train services before widespread highway and air mail use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavyweight designs like No. 2266 reflect a period when railroads prioritised durability and long-distance service capability, often operating well into the transition to diesel locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the car within a passenger or mail consist on HO gauge track. Best paired with heavyweight coaches, mail storage cars, or early steam and diesel locomotives for authentic train formations.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a detailed scale model intended for collectors. It is not a toy and is recommended for ages 14 and above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walthers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44952749932700,"sku":"WAL92017420","price":168.79,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/WAL92017420.webp?v=1746202319","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/ho-70-heavyweight-rpobaggage-car-w-arched-roof-ready-to-run-union-pacificr-2266","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}