Product Description
[Product Introduction]
Due to the Great Depression of 1929 and the rise of automobiles and airplanes, American railroads were in a steady decline throughout the 1930s.
Amidst calls for radical reform, the Burlington Zephyr (later the Pioneer Zephyr) was introduced to the CB&Q (Chicago, Burlington & Quincy) Railroad in 1934.
Named "Zephyr" (meaning "light breeze"), a name beginning with the letter Z, this train, intended to bring a new beginning to an era of "ends," was the first electric diesel train in the United States to utilize the world's first lightweight stainless steel body by the Budd Company.
During a test run, the train covered approximately 1,633 km between Denver and Chicago in 13 hours and 5 minutes, reaching a top speed of 181 km/h. This attracted considerable attention and became a great success as a symbol of the revival of railroad prestige and economic recovery.
Later, as various Zephyr trains appeared in different locations, this particular train came to be called the Pioneer Zephyr, meaning "pioneer."
It has now been restored to its original form and is preserved at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry.
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of KATO USA's founding, the 'Pioneer Zephyr,' a representative train in American railroad history, is now available.
This iconic (legendary/symbolic) train comes in an easily accessible 3-car set, making it ideal for running or display.
[Product features]
This product replicates the original three-car train set preserved at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry.
The distinctive corrugated (wave-shaped) body and the unique texture of stainless steel cars are accurately reproduced.
Articulated trains offer both a sense of unity during straight-line travel and smooth curved movement.
The slotless motor ensures smooth and quiet operation. The bogie at the front of the leading locomotive is driven.
The lead locomotive's headlights and the observation car's taillights (when the train is moving forward) and backup lights (when the train is moving backward) are illuminated.
A space for a DCC sound speaker is provided inside the lead locomotive.
Four-car set in a book-style case. Features a specially designed sleeve.
Minimum passing curve radius: R249
[Set contents]
Power/RPO #9900
Baggage/Buffet/Coach
Coach/Obsarvation
[accessories]
Coupler Trip Pin
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( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )
* note: This item cannot be shipped to The United States of America (USA).
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Due to distribution issues, this item is cannot be sold to customers from the US.
For orders addressed to the US, we are afraid we will need to cancel these.
Your understanding will be greatly appreciated.
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Product Specifications
- Item code
- 106-101
- JAN code
- 4949727706610
Purchase Information
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* This product has a cancellation deadline. Once the deadline has passed, cancellations are not accepted.
This item is limited to 2 per household.