SANTA FE "EL CAPITAN" 85 HI LEVEL DINER BUDD- HO Scale -PLATED INTERIOR NEW OOP

Description: WALTHERS HO Scale Ready-To-RunTHIS IS PART OF THE EL CAPITAN SET OFFERED in the PLATED METAL FINISH Santa Fe El Capitan Budd 85' Hi-Level Diner -- Santa Fe #650-655 (Plated Finish)Out-Of-Production DISCONTINUED By the Manufacturer " EL CAPITAN " series in the GOLDEN AGE OF RAILROADINGThis is the LIMITED EDITION SERIES with detailed INTERIORS and the PLATED METAL FINISHIntroduced in 1938, El Capitan quickly became one of Santa Fe’s most popular trains. As ridership grew in the 1950s, Santa Fe turned to Budd for new coaches inspired by double-deck commuter cars and dome cars. The new “Hi-Levels” were an instant success, and by 1956, Santa Fe had enough for five complete El Capitan consists. Standard baggage, Railway Post Office and baggage-dorm cars handled headend chores, but because of the height difference, baggage-dorms were fitted with rooftop shrouds for a smooth transition. After 1958, El Capitan and Super Chief were combined in off-peak periods, with the lower-priced Hi-Levels up front and the luxury cars at the rear. Santa Fe reluctantly joined Amtrak in 1971, and its Hi-Levels continued on the Super Chief/El Capitan through 1974, when the train was renamed the Southwest Limited. As of 2011, several Hi-Level coaches are privately owned and five of the lounges serve as “Pacific Parlour Cars” on Amtrak’s Coast Starlight. Santa Fe El Capitan Budd 85' Hi-Level Diner -- Santa Fe #650-655 (Plated Finish) Santa Fe 1956 El CapitanThe HI-LEVEL Train That's Fun for Everyone!The HI-LEVEL Train That’s Fun for Everyone! Racing the clock between Los Angeles and Chicago, Santa Fe’s El Capitan thunders by in a flash of silver - right on time! An instant success from its 1938 debut, the popular coach streamliner was refitted in 1956 with its signature Hi-Level cars. Inspired by the new domes on many luxury trains, passengers rode eight feet higher than a standard car, and had a magnificent view through large side windows. Based on El Capitan as it ran from 1956 to 1971, Walthers ninth HO Scale name train features eight new cars, plus matching 37-Class F7s from PROTO 2000® to build an authentic consist! Based on Cars used from 1956 to 1971Real Metal FinishPrototypically Accurate Window TintingAll Grab Irons Factory InstalledTail Sign Can be LightedTables in Diner & Lounge Painted in Contrasting ColorsMix & Match w/Super Chief Cars - Just like the Prototype!Car Number DecalsSuperb Detail Inside & OutProto MAX™ Metal Knuckle CouplersCorrect Trucks with RP-25 Metal Wheels First Edition Cars come with:* Certificate of Authenticity* Special Equipment History * Based on Cars used 1956-71* Real Metal Finish* Prototypically Accurate Window Tinting* All Grab Irons Factory Installed* Six All-new Cars Designed from Budd Plans * Window Gasket Details as Appropriate* Matching PROTO 2000(R) Santa Fe 37-Class F7 Locos Available SeparatelyBased on the 1956 consist with its unique Hi-Level cars, the HO Scale "El Capitan" is a great addition to any collection or Santa Fe layout - and these cars can be run with Walthers "Super Chief," just as the Santa Fe did after 1958! Our "El Capitan" is complete with all the cars used on the prototype, including Baggage Car, Railway Post Office, Baggage-Dormitory "transition car" with rooftop shroud, Hi-Level 68-Seat Step-Down Coach, Hi-Level 72-Seat Coach, Hi-Level "Sky Lounge," Hi-Level Diner, and Hi-Level 68-Seat Step-Down Coach with Tail Sign to bring up the rear. Each comes fully assembled with Walthers real metal "stainless steel" finish, factory-installed grab irons, prototypically tinted windows, correct trucks and much more. Matching Santa Fe 37-Class EMD F7s - perfect for "El Capitan" or the "Super Chief" - will also be available separately. Finished in the classic Passenger Warbonnet colors and highlighted by a plated metal finish, choose Sound and DCC A-B Sets (#920-40687 series) with full-function Tsunami decoders, or Standard DC sets (#920-47687 series) each with multiple unit numbers. Individual A and B units are also available to model the A-B-B-A lash-ups that powered these trains. Hi-Level cars can be made more realistic with the Hi-Level LED Interior Lighting Kits (#932-1055 or #932-1056), sold separartely. PLEASE NOTE: As these cars are the correct prototype length and feature full underbody detail to match the prototypes, a minimum 24" radius is recommended for operation.Issued one a month to make the EIGHT CAR CONSIST:Budd 63' Railway Post Office #89-98 October 2011Budd 73' Baggage Car #3500-3554 November 2011P-S 85' Baggage-Dormitory Transition Car #3477-3479 February 2012Budd 85' Hi-Level 68-Seat Step Down Coach #528-537 December 2011Budd 85' Hi-Level 72-Seat Coach #700-724 January 2012Budd 85' Hi-Level "Sky Lounge" #575-580 March 2012Budd 85' Hi-Level Diner #650-655 April 2012Budd 85' Hi-Level Step Down 68-Seat Coach w/Tail Sign #528-537 May 2012 MFG part # 932-9790 Car Features:Accurately scaled from engineering drawingsScaled Dimensions & Rivet DetailComplete End, Roof & Underbody DetailingFactory - Installed Side Door Hand RailsScale set-back windows Correct Trucks with RP-25 Metal WheelsDetailed full InteriorsFull Decal Set Removable Roof Standard Draft Gear Box with Knuckle CouplersLight pick ups installed (accepts light bar - sold separately) Crisp detailed, realistic lettering, matched to prototype photographsRealistic satin paint finish, great for weatheringGreat for weathering with chalks or airbrush Detailed truck side framesLow-friction, nonmagnetic, needlepoint metal axles, no lubrication requiredMinimum Radius 24 inches recommended THIS IS NEW item in the ORIGINAL box with the CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY VERY HARD TO FIND ITEM We do combine shipping on multiple purchases. You MUST message me BEFORE YOU PAY and I will send you a combined invoice. If you pay first I am unable to make any adjustment because ebay has then taken its fees on the shipping as well. If you have a concern message me and I can work something out for you.THIS IS AN ASSEMBLED Item The item is NEW in the original box from old stock Having discontinued my Hobby Store and left frigid “Minne-Snow-Da” I have relocated and retired to the warmer part of the country, Down to Sunny TEXAS. I will be Liquidating the remaining stock. I will be listing items over the next year or so clearing them out. Please see the photos we take actual photos of each itemMost of these items are New in the box removed only to take photos of them.

Price: 139.89 USD

Location: Van, Texas

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