"H-O" Scale MU Cars

The NYC railroad took delivery of the first “multiple unit” cars in 1906-7. Throughout the
57 years that “MU’s” operated there were many modifications which created four unique
styles. Model Memories has reproduced the final style as a coach and combination
coach/baggage. As delivered, the cars were configured as powered and trailer. As time
passed it became too complicated to “make-up” a train with the correct combination
of power. All cars were converted to power. Model Memories’ trailers have power trucks
but are un-powered. The coach and combine measure 69ft long. Originally the combine
measured 61ft but was stretched to 69ft in 1929-30. There were 5 of these cars in operation.

The Model comes complete with the following:

Trailer - unpowered
- painted and lettered (early paint scheme, no striping)
- window glazing
- couplers
- unique numbers 4330-4336 Coach, 4350-4355 combine

Powered Unit
- all of the above plus:
- 8 wheel drive
- High performance motor
- Dual flywheels
- DC operation

Options:
- Dulux Gold striping
- Constant intensity directional headlight

Manufactured by the Pullman Company, the NYC purchased 26 units and introduced these cars in 1962. These units continued operation during the Penn Central and Metro-North years. The 4700 series differed visually from earlier cars by smaller windows, roof vents, and dual headlights. After Penn Central’s bankruptcy the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York state) took over Penn Central and re-numbered these cars as the 1100 ACMU series.

Model Memories uses a pre-cast resin model manufactured by IHP
(Imperial Hobby Productions). The quality of the casting is outstanding, and very close to injection molding in fit and finish.

The Model comes complete with the following:

Trailer - unpowered
- painted and lettered for all three rail operators;
New York Central, Penn Central and MetroNorth (Metropolitan Transportation Authority)
- window glazing
- couplers
- unique numbers

Powered Unit
- all of the above plus:
- operating directional dual headlights (cab end)
- 4 wheel drive (3/4lb. total weight for great pulling power)
- High performance motor w/ flywheel
- DC operation w / easy DCC modification