Broadway Limited Imports - Paragon(TM) Series "California Zephyr" Baggage Car - Assembled, Lighted -- Denver & Rio Grande Western #1100 "Silver Antelo (SKU 187-513)
Available On: October 1, 2009
The route of the California Zephyr covered 2,525 miles and took an average of two and a half days to complete. The CB&Q handled the train from Chicago to Denver, Colorado, where it was then handed over to the D&RGW. The D&RGW would then handle it until reaching Salt Lake City, Utah, where it would be taken over by the WP for its final leg into California. Scheduling intentionally placed the trains in the grandeur of the Feather River and Rocky mountains during daylight hours, while the Nevada deserts and plains states were crossed at night. This practice allowed passengers the most breath-taking views of the route during the day time. Each railroad contributed cars to the CZ, lettered for the participating roads. Even the Pennsylvania contributed a sleeping car, which we will also make available.
Features:
Plastic (ABS) Construction with Nickel Plating
Authentic design, paint, and color schemes
Complete detailed interior
Interior LED lighting
Tinted windows where applicable
Operating sprung diaphragms
Lighted drum head
Many separate applied details including grab irons, antenna, etc.
Prototypical accuracy
full electrical pick-up for consistency in lighting
Magnetic knuckle couplers
Will operate on Code 70, 83 and 100 rail
Recommended minimum radius: 22 in.