Branchline Commuter Baggage Car – Milwaukee Road “Olympian Hiawatha” Scheme – HO Scale #1616

Add a touch of streamlined mid-century elegance to your passenger consist with this HO Scale Branchline Commuter Baggage Car, beautifully finished in the striking Milwaukee Road “Olympian Hiawatha” livery. This model captures the iconic orange, maroon, and gray paint scheme used on one of America’s most legendary passenger trains.

About the Prototype:

The Olympian Hiawatha, launched by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) in 1947, was a premier transcontinental streamliner running between Chicago and Seattle. Known for its bold colors, Skytop observation cars, and breathtaking speed through the northern Rockies, it symbolized the golden age of American rail travel.

About Branchline Cars:

Produced by Branchline Trains under their Blueprint Series, these commuter and heavyweight passenger cars are renowned for their museum-quality detail and accuracy. Branchline kits and factory-assembled models were engineered with modelers in mind—featuring crisp molding, prototypical dimensions, and laser-sharp paint and lettering. Even after the brand transitioned to Atlas, original Branchline models remain highly sought after by collectors for their quality and craftsmanship.

Features:

• Accurate Milwaukee Road “Olympian Hiawatha” paint scheme

• Realistic baggage car details with end doors, roof vents, and separately applied grab irons

• Smooth-rolling trucks with metal wheelsets

• Designed to run on standard HO scale track