CB&Q California Zephyr 8 Car Add-on Set

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Christened as the premier “cruise train” on March 20, 1949, the famous California Zephyr redefined transcontinental travel, sweeping across 2,532 miles of American landscape between Chicago and San Francisco. Known nationwide as “the most talked about train in the country,” its schedules were famously engineered to traverse the majestic Rocky Mountains and breathtaking Feather River Canyon in full daylight. This classic collection celebrates the unique, joint partnership between the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CB&Q), the Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW), and the Western Pacific (WP)—featuring accurately detailed, prototypical rolling stock from all three lines. Set Features Authentic Historic Details: Captures the iconic look and spirit of the original 1949 transcontinental "Silver Fleet." Multi-Road Name Fleet: Features precisely decorated cars and motive power reflecting the iconic three-railroad cooperative effort. Panoramic Dome Cars: Includes the legendary Vista-Dome cars designed to give passengers sweeping, daylight views of America’s finest scenery. What’s Included in the Box Car Type Road Name / Number Baggage Car CB&Q #904 "Silver Buffalo" Dome Coach Car WP #815 "Silver Schooner" Dome Coach Car WP #813 "Silver Palace" Dome Buffet Lounge Car WP #832 "Silver Hostel" 10-6 Sleeper Car CB&Q #425 "Silver Butte" 10-6 Sleeper Car WP #841 "Silver Arroyo" Diner WP #841 "Silver Plate" 16-Section Sleeper Car WP #871 "Silver Palm"

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