Walthers HO Scale Milwaukee Road 1955 "Twin Cities Hiawatha" Streamlined Cars Assembled Pullman-Standard Super Dome No.50-59

by Walthers, Inc.

Product Features

• Superb detail inside and out
• Authentic laser-sharp paint and lettering
• Diecast PROTO Max Knuckle Couplers
• GSC 6-wheel trucks
• Produced Especially for Walthers 75th Anniversary

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14 x 1.8 x 4.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001ET5OHA
• Item model number: 932-9207
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #104,578 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From 1935 on, the name Hiawatha symbolized the fastest and best the Milwaukee Road had to offer. As the original Chicago-Minneapolis trains grew in popularity, the road built all-new Hiawatha streamliners to serve Midwestern and Pacific Northwest destinations. The entire fleet was refitted in 1948 with 153 new lightweight cars and in 1952; the Milwaukee revolutionized its luxury service with full-length Super Dome cars. Now, these great trains are rolling once again, as Walthers celebrates its 75th Anniversary with a complete series of Hiawatha equipment in HO Scale. Based on a typical Twin Cities Hiawatha consist of 1955, this amazing new collection features 10 authentic Milwaukee cars, including two different coaches, a parlor, tap-lounge, diner, Railway Post Office, two styles of express cars, and the signature Skytop and Super Dome cars. Available for the first time in plastic with all the standard features of Walthers passenger cars, they're handsomely painted and lettered, and include number and name decals to model a complete consist.

Product Description

Milwaukee Road 1955 "Twin Cities Hiawatha" Streamlined Cars Assembled Pullman-Standard Super Dome #50-59 HO scale * 10 Authentic Milwaukee Road Cars * Upgraded PROTO 2000 E7 Diesels * Completely New HO Scale Models * Based on 1955 "Twin Cities Hiawatha" * Correct 8' Wheelbase Nystrom Trucks (GSC 6-Wheel Trucks on Superdome) * Car Name & Number Decals * Superb Detail Inside & Out * Authentic Laser-Sharp Paint & Lettering * Diecast PROTO Max(TM) Knuckle Couplers * Produced Especially for Walthers 75th Anniversary * First Car Arrives November 2007 From 1935 on, the name Hiawatha symbolized the fastest and best the Milwaukee Road had to offer. As the original Chicago-Minneapolis trains grew in popularity, the road built all-new Hiawatha streamliners to serve Midwestern and Pacific Northwest destinations. The entire fleet was refitted in 1948 with 153 new lightweight cars and in 1952, the Milwaukee revolutionized its luxury service with full-length Super Dome cars. Now, these great trains are rolling once again, as Walthers celebrates its 75th Anniversary with a complete series of Hiawatha equipment in HO Scale. Based on a typical Twin Cities Hiawatha consist of 1955, this amazing new collection features 10 authentic Milwaukee cars, including two different coaches, a parlor, tap-lounge, diner, Railway Post Office, two styles of express cars, and the signature Skytop and Super Dome cars. Available for the first time in plastic with all the standard features of Walthers passenger cars, they're handsomely painted and lettered, and include number and name decals to model a complete consist. To meet blistering schedules, you can power your Hiawatha just like the Milwaukee, with new PROTO 2000 EMD E7 A-A Diesels. With superb prototype-specific detailing, accurate bulldog nose, 14-1 gearing and much more, they're the ideal choice to lead your new train. PLEASE NOTE: As these cars are the correct prototype length and feature fu

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This review is from: Walthers HO Scale Milwaukee Road 1955 "Twin Cities Hiawatha" Streamlined Cars Assembled Pullman-Standard Super Dome No.50-59 (Toy)

I purchased this as a gift to go along with the famous Milwaukee Road Hiawatha Skytop Lounge Car with its distinctive rear dome (purchased elsewhere). Alternative couplings are included. I thought the car had a good level of detail, although the body is plastic, and it was much appreciated by the recipient, a model train enthusiast for several decades.