PCL-K104 - HO - SRC Open Air Kit

Strasburg Rail Road Open Air Coach Kit — Breezy Nostalgia in HO Scale
Back when the Boston & Maine Railroad acquired their elegant wood-sided Pullman and Laconia coaches, they likely never imagined they’d one day be rolling through Amish Country with the sides wide open. But when tourist railroads began popping up in the 1950s and ’60s, they knew summer passengers wanted more than just a ride—they wanted fresh air, scenic views, and a break from the heat.
Enter the open air car: a clever adaptation of steam-era fan trip gondolas, with bench seating, open sides, and just enough roof to keep the rain off your head. The Strasburg Rail Road took it a step further, converting four of their vintage Boston & Maine coaches into open air cars that still flaunt their classic wood siding while offering a breezy, panoramic ride through Lancaster County.
Now you can bring that same charm to your layout. Paradise Car and Locomotive Shop’s HO scale Open Air Coach Kits include:
•  Authentic coach body with wood-style detailing
•  Window openings for open air realism
•  Queen posts and truss rods for prototypical underframe accuracy
•  End platform railings and decals for finishing touches
•  Just add your preferred trucks and couplers
These kits represent the following Strasburg Rail Road open air coaches:
• Daffodil Spring
• Pleasant View
• Valley View