April 25, 2024
Kato 106055B N California Zephyr 11 Car Set W DispUnitrack 106-055B NEW SPECIAL
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Kato 106055B N Scale California Zephyr 11 Car Set W Display Unitrack 106-055B - NEW SPECIAL PRICE JUST 6 AVAILABLE AT THIS PRICE Please note that this is the latest model...106055B The California Zephyr. The name alone is instantly recognized as one of the most famous passenger trains in the history of North American railroading.Said to be a "cruise train," the California Zephyr initiated service on March 20, 1949, heading eastbound to Chicago. In the first years, the CZ, as it came to be known, was the main transportation between Chicago and San Francisco, covering the 2,532 miles in just over two days, traveling "the scenic way across America." The scheduling of the CZ purposefully put it in the magnificent landscape of the Rocky Mountains and Feather River during daylight hours, much to the delight of passengers. With its breathtaking scenery outside and excellent service inside, the CZ was "the most talked about train in the country."The CZ was jointly operated by three railroads. The Chicago Burlington & Quincy handled the train between Chicago and Denver. The Denver & Rio Grande Western operated the middle portion of the route, between Denver and Salt Lake City, and the Western Pacific carried the train between Salt Lake City and San Francisco. Each of these railroads contributed specifically lettered cars for the make-up
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