Blackstone Models is pleased to announce Double-Deck Stock Cars in HOn3. As built, many stock cars were made of the traditional, single deck design that would accommodate the shipment of cattle. Some railroads realized the cost advantage of enhancing many of these cars to a double deck design that would accommodate smaller animals while virtually doubling the loading capacity.

The D&RG(W) converted many of their 5500 series stock cars in just this manner, and the resulting cars were very typical in the daily consists of the narrow gauge train movements. The double-deck stock cars are being offered as they appeared after the 1920s rebuilds, lasting well into the final days of the D&RGW operations. Many of these cars can still be seen around the Southwest and at the remaining narrow gauge rail yards such as the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad.

Flying Grande Herald Double-Deck Stock Cars

There are two double-deck stock car numbers in the B2/3 style (Nos. 5689 and 5690). Both road numbers are available both weathered and non-weathered.

The No. 5689 will have a ‘freshly shopped’ (semi-gloss black) paint scheme or are available with light weathering. The 5690 will be painted with the matte black paint scheme or with light weathering.

The B2/3 body style represents the D&RGW stock car after the 1926 rebuild and prior to the Flying Grande Herald. This style was applied in the late 1920s and the 1930s, with many lasting well into the 1940s.