{"product_id":"bli9936","title":"Broadway Limited HO Scale Railroad Instruction Car Western Maryland WM #100 – BLI9936","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBroadway Limited HO Scale Western Maryland WM #100 Railroad Instruction Car\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdd an exceptionally distinctive piece of \u003cstrong\u003eWestern Maryland Railway history\u003c\/strong\u003e to your HO scale railroad with the \u003cstrong\u003eBroadway Limited HO Scale Western Maryland WM #100 Railroad Instruction Car\u003c\/strong\u003e. Representing the specialized passenger-style equipment used by railroads for employee education and training, Western Maryland #100 offers WM enthusiasts and collectors an opportunity to model a fascinating side of railroad operations rarely represented in HO scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRailroad instruction cars functioned as mobile classrooms, allowing railroads to bring important training directly to employees throughout their systems. These specialized cars could be used to teach railroaders about equipment, operating practices, safety procedures and the proper handling of hazardous materials. Rather than serving as conventional passenger equipment, instruction cars were specifically adapted for railroad education, making them some of the most unusual company-service cars found on North American railroads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWestern Maryland WM #100 in HO Scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBroadway Limited brings this unique category of railroad equipment to HO scale with \u003cstrong\u003eWestern Maryland Railway #100\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because prototype instruction and exhibit cars were individually customized for their specific roles, Broadway Limited adapted its proven coach tooling originally developed for the 1947 American Freedom Train. The resulting model uses BLI's modified \u003cstrong\u003e80-foot coach design\u003c\/strong\u003e to capture the appearance and character of these specialized railroad cars while maintaining dependable operating characteristics for HO scale layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDecorated for the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eWestern Maryland Railway\u003c\/strong\u003e, WM #100 is an excellent addition for Western Maryland collectors, Appalachian railroad modelers, passenger car enthusiasts and anyone interested in unusual railroad company-service equipment. Precision paint, color and lettering combine with a detailed interior, numerous separately applied components and operating sprung diaphragms to create a model that stands apart from conventional passenger rolling stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBroadway Limited Western Maryland #100 Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHO scale railroad instruction car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorated for \u003cstrong\u003eWestern Maryland Railway (WM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCar number \u003cstrong\u003e100\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 Western Maryland Model for Your HO Scale Railroad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWestern Maryland WM #100 Railroad Instruction Car\u003c\/strong\u003e gives modelers an opportunity to expand beyond traditional WM locomotives, freight cars and passenger equipment and recreate the specialized company-service side of the Western Maryland Railway. Instruction cars played an important role in railroad employee education and safety, making equipment such as WM #100 an interesting piece of railroad history as well as a distinctive HO scale model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a \u003cstrong\u003eWestern Maryland HO scale layout\u003c\/strong\u003e, WM #100 can be incorporated into a specialized company-service train, displayed alongside other Western Maryland passenger equipment, spotted at a yard or terminal for an employee training scene, or showcased individually as an unusual piece of WM rolling stock. It is especially well suited to modelers recreating the Western Maryland's operations through West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania or collectors building a broader roster of historic Eastern railroad equipment.\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. You can also browse our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/broadway-ltd\"\u003eBroadway Limited Imports\u003c\/a\u003e selection for highly detailed locomotives, passenger cars and model railroad rolling stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for Broadway Limited models currently available? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/broadway-limited-in-stock-products\"\u003eBroadway Limited In-Stock Products\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or browse our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/trains\"\u003eModel Trains\u003c\/a\u003e selection for locomotives, passenger cars, freight cars, rolling stock and model railroad equipment from leading manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broadway Limited Imports\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO Scale\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype:\u003c\/strong\u003e Railroad Instruction Car\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western Maryland Railway (WM)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCar Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e BLI9936\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Broadway Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49542430621952,"sku":"BLI9936","price":75.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/9936_WM_0080.webp?v=1787597022","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/bli9936","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}