Corgi Vintage Bus Lines US55205
Birney Safety Car Diecast Model
Fort Collins Municipal Railway, Destination City Park/Avery House
Limited Edition
| 1:50 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Birney Safety Car | | 6" | | 2.25" |
The Fort Collins Municipal Railway began in 1919 when the city took over the small, three-route line that was started by the Denver & Interurban Railway in 1907. The city bought four Birney Safety Cars and began operating them in May 1919. Fort Collins had the distinction of being the smallest city in the nation with a streetcar system. The city finally abandoned the streetcars in June 1951, after which all but car No. 21 were sold to museums or collectors. This car was the first Birney to run in Fort Collins in 1919, and after sitting in the yard of the city museum for 25 years, it was restored beginning in 1977. It is now maintained and operated by the all-volunteer Fort Collins Municipal Railway Society. The Fort Collins Birney Trolley is owned by the Fort Collins Museum, Fort Collins, CO, USA www.fcgov.com/museum Here’s another point of detail from Corgi - the limited-edition number is printed on the chassis of the bus. Also, note the limited-edition certificate shown below.
The Corgi "Vintage Bus Lines" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of mass-transit vehicles. Corgi "Vintage Bus Lines" diecast vehicles feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Detailed rotating wheels with rubber tires.
- Realistic panel lines and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
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