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Corgi Vintage Bus Lines US55206 Birney Safety Car Diecast Model Chicago Surface Lines, Destination Division/Austin, Chicago, IL Limited Edition 1:50 Scale     Length     Width Birney Safety Car     6"     2.25" In 1921, the Chicago Surface Lines took delivery of ten single-truck, double-end, single-door Birney Safety Cars, equipped with two trolley poles. These six cars were numbered 2000 through 2005 and were intended for the underlying company, Chicago Railways. They were the first modern one-man cars to operate in the city and were assigned to lightly traveled lines. But even in light service, they were considered unsatisfactory due to the bumpy ride. A complete list of the routes the Birney cars operated is impossible to find, as there is little photographic evidence from this era. They were known to operate on the West Division Street branch, 71st Street, 87th Street and likely on Noble Street and the West Pershing Road shuttle. The cars were repainted in the standard CSL red and cream colors, but were taken out of service upon the arrival of newer, sturdier cars and probably never ran again. They all went to scrap in early 1937. Corgi Vintage Bus Lines 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. [See more Corgi Vintage Bus Lines products] Birney Safety Car [See more Birney Safety Car products]