HO Scale - UP "COLUMBINE" DOME COACH -EXCURSION FLEET- UP CITY HERITAGE LTD SE

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HO Scale Model Railroad Item Intended as an Adult Display Model - for Ages Over 18 Mint Condition It Is FINALLY HERE ------On Our Shelf for Immediate Shipment Be the First to Own One WALTHERS R-T-R UP CITIES SERIES LIMITED HERITAGE FLEET U P Union Pacific Modern Era Heritage Excursion Service "COLUMBINE" DOME COACH "Columbine" DOME COACH Heritage Series Limited Version LIST PRICE $79.98 *********************************************************** Acquired as part of UP's first big dome order in 1955, Columbine was delivered from American Car & Foundry as Dome Chair #7001 in December, 1954 with seating for 42. The car is named for a UP train that ran between Omaha and Denver. *************************************************************** Americas UP Cities Heritage Fleet Passenger Train A key part of Union Pacific's public relations programs are the 48 historic passenger cars that make up the Heritage Fleet. Many were originally purchased for the famed City Streamliners, and have been carefully restored to full operating condition. Today, they're finished in a modern version of the famed Armour Yellow scheme, and carry names of important cities, earlier trains and key people in the railroad's long history. In service these rolling goodwill ambassadors travel system-wide and beyond, often behind UP's restored steam and diesel locos, to attend a wide range of public and special events every year. From the introduction of the M-10000 in 1934, Union Pacific set a new standard for luxury with its Streamliner trains. As ridership grew in the late 30s, UP ordered new equipment to provide daily service. Although WWII brought an abrupt halt to the project, by 1946, UP and partners CNW, SP and Wabash had over 100 new cars on order to begin daily "City" runs on several routes. As delivery delays mounted and competitors rolled out new trains, UP opted to rebuild some prewar cars and ordered still more new equipment. While other roads began cutting back in the 1950s, UP expanded service with new "Astra Dome" coaches, lounges and diners. And in 1955, a new service agreement saw Milwaukee Road cars added to UP trains. Despite its ongoing investment in new equipment -- by 1965, UP had purchased 642 brand-new cars -- and commitment to service, losses escalated and UP turned over operation of its trains to Amtrak on May 1, 1971. Today, several original "City" cars survive in museums, as well as in UP's excursion fleet, which sees service behind the company's restored steam and diesel power. ************************************************************************************************ NAMED TRAINS CONSIST CHARTWalthers newest name train makes it easy to model these great streamliners in HO and includes: * Complete Consists for: City of Los Angeles 1955-60 City of San Francisco 1955-60 Challenger 1955-58 * Great Starting Point for modeling: City of Portland 1955-59 City of Denver 1955-59 City of St. Louis 1955, 1958-60s Combined City of Los Angeles/San Francisco 1960s Combined City of Portland/Denver 1959-1960s * ******************************** ROUTE MAP ** New HO Cars ** With Colored Interiors* Based on Equipment used 1942-1971 and on to the present in excursion service* Authentic Paint, Lettering & Striping * Prototypically tinted green windows * Factory-Applied Wire Grab Irons * Correctly painted grab irons as appropriate * Car Name & Number Decals as Appropriate * Superb Detail Inside & Out * Proto MAX(TM) Metal Knuckle Couplers * Correct Trucks with RP-25 Metal Wheels * Great with MILW Yellow & Gray Cars too! UP City HERITAGE Streamliners series PLEASE NOTE: As these cars are the correct prototype length and feature full underbody detail to match the prototypes, a minimum 24" radius is recommended for operation.... read more

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