Walthers HO Scale Great Northern "Empire Builder" Budd 48-Seat Vista Dome Coach No.1320-1335

by Walthers, Inc.

Product Features

• Superb detail inside and out
• Authentic laser-sharp paint and lettering
• Car name and number decals
• Correct truck side frames
• Metal RP-25 wheels

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14 x 1.8 x 4.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000UWJYIM
• Item model number: 932-9039
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #264,374 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Unveiled in June 1929, the "Empire Builder" quickly established itself as the flagship passenger train of the Great Northern. Named for GN founder James J. Hill, it ran from Chicago via the Burlington to St. Paul to Seattle, with a separate section to Portland. Post-war plans for the new streamlined version were unveiled in early 1945 with the arrival of EMD E7A-A diesels attired in brilliant Omaha Orange and Pullman Green later known as the Empire Builder scheme; deliveries of matching cars continued through 1947. Not content with this upgrade, GN completely refitted the train once more in 1951 and assigned A-B-A sets of F units as standard power. The Empire Builder reached its pinnacle of luxury in 1955 with the arrival of brand-new Vista-Dome and full or Great Dome cars offering incredible views of western scenery. This longer and heavier train was pulled by A-B-B-A sets of F units. Based on the 1955 train, Walthers offers a complete series of authentic models to re-create this legendary streamliner.

Product Description

Unveiled in June 1929, the "Empire Builder" quickly established itself as the flagship passenger train of the Great Northern. Named for GN founder James J. Hill, it ran from Chicago (via the Burlington to St. Paul) to Seattle, with a separate section to Portland. Post-war plans for the new streamlined version were unveiled in early 1945 with the arrival of EMD E7A-A diesels attired in brilliant Omaha Orange and Pullman Green (later known as the Empire Builder scheme); deliveries of matching cars continued through 1947. Not content with this upgrade, GN completely refitted the train once more in 1951 and assigned A-B-A sets of F units as standard power. The Empire Builder reached its pinnacle of luxury in 1955 with the arrival of brand-new Vista-Dome and full or Great Dome cars offering incredible views of western scenery. This longer and heavier train was pulled by A-B-B-A sets of F units. Based on the 1955 train, Walthers offers a complete series of authentic models to re-create this legendary streamliner: 932-9032 ACF Baggage-Mail #37-42 932-9035 ACF Baggage-Dormitory #1200-1205 932-9031 ACF 60-Seat Coach #1209-1214 932-9039 Budd 48-Seat Vista Dome Coach #1320-1335 932-9034 ACF Ranch Coffee Shop Lounge #1240-1245 ("...Lake" Series) 932-9037 ACF 36-Seat "Lake" Series Diner 932-9040 Budd Great Dome "...View" Series Lounge #1390-95 932-9033 P-S "River" Series 7-4-3-1 Sleeper 932-9036 P-S "Pass" Series 6-5-2 Sleeper 932-9038 "Coulee" Series 6-4-1 Observation PROTO 2000 GN EMD F7 DIESELS 920-40587 A-B Set w/Sound & DCC 920-40589 A-B Set Standard DC 920-40588 A Only w/Sound & DCC 920-40590 A Only Standard DC