Bachmann 80201 – HO Spectrum Birney Streetcar w/DCC, Philadelphia

Bachmann 80201 – HO Spectrum Birney Streetcar w/DCC, Philadelphia 

These small, light, steel streetcars were designed for one-man operation, which were beneficial to labor-strapped cities during World War I and economical to operate during the Great Depression. Originally called “Safety Cars” to emphasize that they were safe to ride, even without a conductor, they are better known as “Birneys” after their co-designer, Charles O. Birney.

Features:

• DCC-equipped for speed, direction and lighting
• Designed for aftermarket and sound system installation
• Dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder with 8-pin plug
• Precision can motor
• Finescale gearing for slow-speed operation
• Working trolley poles
• All-wheel drive
• Detailed painted interior
• LED lighting