This is one of the first structures introduced by Bachmann and its production spanned over three decades. RS-7 was the first designation given to this station when it was first released in 1950, and on the box it was labeled "Passenger Station."

The following year Bachmann would release the RS-8 station, and later issues would rename it the "Suburban Station," which would remain its title until production ceased in the 1980’s. In addition, the box for the RS-7 is about one inch taller than the RS-8. This is because in the earlier issue there was a one inch tall box insert that is located beneath the contents. The RS-8 box would not have this insert.

Below are shown the parts that are often found missing for this station along with the color variations.

Suburban Station Chimney
This chimney is often missing on this station. Bachmann would use this same part on the Cape Cod House. This part is available as a reproduction.

Suburban Station Signs
Two of these signs that came with the Suburban Station are often missing. They are available as reproductions.

Station Bench
This Station came with two of these benches that are often missing. They have been reproduced.

The Last Hurrah

The last issue of this station occurred in the mid 1980’s. The 1954 box was issued in 1980, followed by the number 45954 box. There is no difference between the two kits other than these numbers. These issues would have the solid BROWN colored platform with MEDIUM GRAY doors and roof. No other Plasticville item is more associated with the classic post war period than is this structure. Especially, the early GREEN roofed RS-7 and RS-8 kits.