A BRIEF HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF THIS MODEL

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.

The California Zephyr was the train that became known as the "Silver Lady." The CZ was the grandest--and thus the most famous way to reach the Golden State and the west.

BLI's Zephyrs have been the most desirable California Zephyr cars produced, quickly selling out each time they are released.

Features: 

• Plastic (ABS) Construction with Nickel Plating
• Authentic design, paint, and color schemes
• Complete detailed interior
• Interior LED lighting - works on both DC & DCC layouts
  
• 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.