HO Scale Yampa Valley Mail – 2-Car Aluminum Passenger Set
By Golden Gate Depot
Recreate one of the most distinctive and beloved short passenger trains of the Denver & Rio Grande Western with the HO Scale Yampa Valley Mail 2-Car Set. Operating between Denver and Craig, Colorado, the Yampa Valley Mail was a compact but iconic train, known for its scenic mountain route and unique combination of essential mail service and premium passenger accommodations.
This HO offering faithfully reproduces the correct two-car consist used during the train’s classic era: a Baggage-RPO handling mail and express, paired with a Dome Observation car that gave passengers panoramic views of the Rockies. Compact, elegant, and instantly recognizable, this train remains a favorite among Rio Grande historians and modelers alike.
Cars Included
• Baggage – Railway Post Office (RPO)
A full baggage and mail car representing the working heart of the Yampa Valley Mail, complete with accurate window arrangements and body proportions reflecting active postal service.
• Dome Observation Car
The signature car of the train, offering elevated dome seating and rear observation space, capturing the scenic experience that made this route legendary.
Paint Schemes Offered
Single Stripe Scheme
Representing the earlier streamlined appearance of the Yampa Valley Mail.Four Stripe Scheme
Depicting the later, well-known Rio Grande passenger livery applied during the train’s final years.
Both versions feature accurate striping, lettering, and era-correct finishes matched to prototype practice.
Model Features — Premium HO Aluminum Passenger Cars
Construction & Exterior Detail
All-Aluminum Car Bodies with correct profiles, roof contours, and window spacing
Crisp, Factory-Applied Paint & Lettering matched to single-stripe and four-stripe eras
Highly Detailed Underbodies including brake gear, battery boxes, and piping
Interior & Lighting
Full Super-Detailed Interiors in both cars
Accurate Dome Seating and Observation Lounge Layout
Interior Furnishings, Partitions, and Fixtures appropriate to each car type
Flicker-Free LED Interior Lighting throughout
Operation & Performance
Ball-Bearing Trucks for smooth, quiet rolling
Metal Wheelsets for reliable tracking
Kadee Couplers for dependable HO scale operation
A True Rio Grande Classic — Now in HO Scale
The Yampa Valley Mail represents the perfect blend of utility and elegance—mail service up front, scenery out back. This 2-car HO aluminum set captures that balance with accuracy, presence, and craftsmanship, making it an ideal centerpiece for Rio Grande passenger operations on layouts of any size.
Compact enough for smaller layouts, yet iconic enough to stand on its own, this set is a natural pairing with classic Rio Grande diesel power and a standout addition to any HO passenger roster.
HO Scale Yampa Valley Mail – 2-Car Aluminum Set
$629.99
