HO scale intercity bus
Scale: HO (1:87.1)
Price: $31.99
Era: 1940s to 1970s+ (varies depending on paint scheme)
Manufacturer: Athearn Trains, 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822, 800-338-4639, athearn.com
Features:
- Rubber tires
- Windshield wipers
- Interior detail
Available: September 2023
Paint schemes: Pacific Electric (red and orange with Long Beach destination board), band on tour (green and white in two schemes [Cat and the Copy Cats and Voice of Choice]), bus for sale (tan and brown), Fred Harvey Bus Line (green and lime), teal and cream, and Utah Parks (yellow, gray, and red).
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The prototype is a Flxible Clipper or the very similar Visicoach. Engine was originally a straight-8 Buick gasser in the rear but later you could get a Fageol gasser or Cummins diesel.