HO Scale PCCs

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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I’m looking at getting an HO-scale PCC or two… Any comments regarding the Bowser vs. Con-Cor renditions?

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Well, the Con-Cor will have a sound option.

Rich

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Kind of depends what prototype you want.

The Con-Cor models have tall, modern windows on the sides, the Bowser models have the separate upper and lower windows.

Different cities/eras used different cars.

I’ve seen the Bowser cars run and they seem very smooth and have nice lighting.

I think both are/were available with DCC.

Eric

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  • Con-Cor => Pre-War PCC without “standee” windows.
  • Bowser => Post-War PCC with “standee” windows.

Pittsburgh used both PCC designs. Johnstown preferred the “standee” PCC…