{"product_id":"bli9935","title":"Broadway Limited HO Scale Railroad Instruction Car New York Central NYC #X23177 – BLI9935","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBroadway Limited HO Scale New York Central NYC X23177 Railroad Instruction Car\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a distinctive piece of \u003cstrong\u003eNew York Central Railroad history\u003c\/strong\u003e to your HO scale collection with the \u003cstrong\u003eBroadway Limited HO Scale New York Central NYC X23177 Railroad Instruction Car\u003c\/strong\u003e. Representing the specialized passenger-style equipment railroads used for employee education and training, NYC X23177 is an unusual model that brings a lesser-seen side of railroad operations to life. Whether displayed with other New York Central equipment or incorporated into a company service consist, this unique car makes an outstanding addition to an HO scale railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRailroad instruction cars served as mobile classrooms, allowing railroads to bring important training directly to employees throughout their systems. These specialized cars could be used to educate railroaders about equipment, safety procedures, operating practices and the handling of hazardous materials. Unlike conventional passenger equipment built primarily to transport travelers, instruction cars were adapted specifically for education and railroad employee development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNew York Central NYC X23177 in HO Scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBroadway Limited brings this fascinating category of railroad equipment to HO scale with \u003cstrong\u003eNew York Central X23177\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because prototype railroad instruction and exhibit cars were often individually customized for their particular assignments, Broadway Limited utilizes a modified version of its coach tooling originally developed for the 1947 American Freedom Train. Its proven \u003cstrong\u003e80-foot coach design\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the overall appearance and character of these specialized cars while providing excellent operational characteristics for HO scale layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDecorated for the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eNew York Central Railroad\u003c\/strong\u003e, X23177 offers an excellent addition for NYC collectors, passenger car enthusiasts and modelers interested in unusual railroad company-service equipment. Precision paint, color and lettering are complemented by a detailed interior, numerous separately applied components and operating sprung diaphragms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBroadway Limited NYC X23177 Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHO scale railroad instruction car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorated for \u003cstrong\u003eNew York Central Railroad (NYC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCar number \u003cstrong\u003eX23177\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on Broadway Limited's modified 80-foot coach tooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully detailed and accurately modeled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision paint, color and lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProperly colored interior components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous separately applied details including handrails and antennas where applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed underbody\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating sprung diaphragms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABS body with ABS chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo operating Kadee couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Code 70, Code 83 and Code 100 rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18-inch minimum operating radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Unique New York Central Model for Your HO Scale Railroad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNew York Central NYC X23177 Railroad Instruction Car\u003c\/strong\u003e offers modelers an opportunity to expand beyond conventional locomotives, freight cars and passenger equipment and recreate the specialized company-service side of one of America's most famous railroads. Instruction cars played an important role in bringing training and safety education directly to railroad employees, making equipment such as X23177 a fascinating part of railroad history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a \u003cstrong\u003eNew York Central HO scale layout\u003c\/strong\u003e, this car can serve several interesting roles. Display it alongside other NYC passenger equipment, include it in a specialized railroad company train, spot it at a major terminal or yard as part of an employee training scene, or showcase it individually as an unusual piece of New York Central rolling stock. Its specialized prototype and distinctive passenger-car profile help make X23177 an immediate conversation piece on any layout or display shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExpand Your Broadway Limited HO Scale Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/broadway-limited-ho-scale-passenger-cars\"\u003eBroadway Limited HO Scale Passenger Cars\u003c\/a\u003e to expand your passenger and specialty rolling stock collection. For additional models from BLI, browse our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/broadway-ltd\"\u003eBroadway Limited Imports\u003c\/a\u003e collection featuring highly detailed locomotives, passenger equipment and rolling stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for Broadway Limited models currently available? 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