[SLScheuermann]

I am looking at purchasing an Athearn HO Passenger train set for my son. But the pictures/descriptions that I can find do leave a bit to be desired. Does anyone know the difference between the "heavyweight" and the "daylight" sets? All that I can tell is that with the heavyweight sets you get 7 passenger cars, while with the daylight sets you only get 6, and for just about the same price.

 

[stationmaster]

Heavy weights were run in the 1920's and 30's primarily and generally pulled by steam engines.

The daylight is a color scheme used by southern Pacific. Most of my passenger trains are the older "heavyweights".

I will try to locate some pics and post them for you.

Bob

 

[stationmaster]

These may be hard to view since they are thumbprints. First the Heavyweights.

http://thm-a01.yimg.com/image/1fc0396922a9b902
http://thm-a01.yimg.com/image/c2e38b84eb2f15d8
http://thm-a01.yimg.com/image/45a49c053d4365ea
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped....jpg/180px-Passenger_car_GN_3261_20041010.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...lton_Railroad_Pullman_car_interior_c_1900.png


Here are examples of the Daylights.

http://thm-a01.yimg.com/image/aa0fa537440ec99a
http://thm-a02.yimg.com/image/280ae1232e45293a
http://thm-a03.yimg.com/image/33fbaf43aaa65210
http://thm-a04.yimg.com/image/14242cd25833736c
http://thm-a01.yimg.com/image/8b004bdfcbcf7218
http://thm-a02.yimg.com/image/dcb361abe5ed2e14
http://thm-a04.yimg.com/image/19b3f502993fc6e0

Bob

 

[Lester Perry]

Your son wont know the difference. Athern is a great choice in manufacturers

 

[stationmaster]

Les hit it on the head. Athearn has been a solid, solid staple in the hobby since I can remember. Tou andyour son will have years of enjoyment if you takecare of the equipment. Your grandchildren cold be able to enjoy your "son's train" when the day comes.

Welcome to the board and the hobby.

Bob