N Scale Kato Passenger Car Set, SF/El Capitan (10)
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Passenger Car Set, SF/El Capitan (10) Features ^ All new tooling for cars, including the Baggage-Dormitory visual transition car and the step-down coach car Tail-end coach has illuminated marker lights and light-up "El Capitan" conquistador Drumhead Each car is equipped with low flange wheels, KATO magnetic knuckle couplers and shock absorber construction for smooth and reliable operation Colored interior piece to more closely match the prototypes Can be paired up with the Santa Fe Super Chief to replicate post-1958 combination trains Interior of cars can be lighted with optional installation of #11-209/210 Interior Light Kit with White LED (Light Kit with White LED is DCC friendly) Overview ^ The Santa Fe “El Capitan” offered coach travel between Chicago and Los Angeles using hi-level coaches along with a diner and lounge, its double decker hi-level cars providing a greater passenger capacity than traditional single-level trains. The El Capitan was revolutionary in that it offered excellent service and a train schedule that matched the speed of first class sleeper trains such as the "Super Chief" while remaining affordable to the every-day passenger. In fact, in January 1958 the "El Capitan" and "Super Chief" trains were consolidated to run together, though in peak traffic times such as Chrismas or the summer months the two would
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