Tim O'Connor wrote:

It's been commented on (and lamented) here in the past that some "Historical Societies" produce historically bogus stuff
to raise money. But here we have not only the wrong car, but it's painted unlike the prototype and even lettered unlike the prototype. It takes guts to call yourself a "Historical Society" in such cases...

All true, and well said too; but in this case it's a Division of the NMRA. Are we surprised here?

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