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Pre-Order Due Date: December 17th 2026
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Pre-Order FAQ
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Please note that Estimated Arrival Dates can change at any point. Midwest Model Railroad is not responsible for manufacturers delaying production. Visit midwestmodelrr.com/pre-orders/ for more information.
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Broadway Limited Imports is excited to bring one of our most popular HO scale business cars to N scale with the debut of the Union Pacific Fox River Track Inspection Car!
The Fox River is one of the most recognizable cars in Union Pacific's heritage fleet, and now you can add this beautifully detailed business car to your own railroad. Originally built by Pullman-Standard in 1954 as a sleeper for the Canadian National Railway, the car served several railroads throughout its long and fascinating history before becoming part of Union Pacific's famous business train.
For its first-ever N scale release, we've carefully recreated the Fox River as it appears in modern Union Pacific excursion service. Every detail has been designed to capture the distinctive look of this iconic car, making it the perfect addition to a business train or modern excursion consist.
Each car features individually controllable lighting, including operational ditch lights, marker lights, spotlights, and fully illuminated interiors, bringing the model to life whether it's leading an inspection train or on display in your collection.
In addition to the Union Pacific versions, we're also offering the Chicago & North Western version using our Union Pacific tooling, giving modelers another exciting option for their railroad.
Whether you're expanding your Union Pacific heritage fleet, recreating today's famous business train, or simply looking for a unique passenger car to stand out on your layout, the Fox River Track Inspection Car is sure to become a highlight of your collection.
About the Prototype: Built in 1954 by Pullman-Standard for the Canadian National Railway, the car entered service as a sleeper and later continued operating under VIA Rail Canada until 1984. That same year, Milwaukee Rail Car transformed it into a theater and inspection car for the Chicago & North Western Railway. In 1985, C&NW officially purchased the car, renumbered it as No. 420, and named it Fox River after the river that flows through much of the railroad's Wisconsin territory.
Following the 1995 merger of the Chicago & North Western into Union Pacific, the Fox River became part of Union Pacific's renowned heritage passenger fleet. The car underwent a comprehensive renovation in 1997 and received its current paint scheme in 2006, featuring the distinctive white stripe along the roof. Today, it is frequently seen bringing up the rear of Union Pacific's famous yellow business train, serving as a fitting symbol of the railroad's commitment to preserving its rich history.
Model Features:
- Beautifully Detailed and Accurately Modeled to present day appearance
- Precision Paint, Color, and Lettering Schemes
- Detailed Interiors prototypical to the car the Fox River
- Properly Colored Interiors
- Controllable LED lights include: ditchlights, markerlights, tail lights, and interior lights
- Many Separately Applied Details including hand rails, grab irons, ladders, antenna arrangement, and many more!
- Metal wheelsets feature prototypical wheel face contours
- Factory-equipped with Microtrains-compatible operating knuckle couplers
- Will operate on code 55, code 70 and code 80 rail
- Minimum Operating Radius: 9.75 in
Details
Scale: |
N Scale |
Road Name: |
Chicago & Northwestern (CNW) |
Road Number: |
"Fox River" |
