Car 1706, Corgi PCC's and photos

[Fredbruhn at aol.com]

Actually,  Corgi hasn't been real good about using correct models, but their 
paint has been close to prototype.  They have used the same die cast boby for 
all their models, a standee window version of the PCC.   For example, their 
PE car has good paint and decals, but is a single end car.  So, when 
announced they were doing a 1700 for 2000 it was a surprise when the picture 
I saw had a roof vent.  I agree that
there were no 1700's in R-W-B, but now you can get one.  It is a shame they 
didn't decide to do a red-cream car and be close to correct for this group, 
at least.  
Probably marketing considerations overtake accuracy.

Fred