Product Title: Broadway Limited 1550-1558 1550, 1551, 1555, 1556, 1557, 1558 Denver Rio Grande DRG Zephyr 6 Car Passenger Set HO SCALE
Manufacturer: Broadway Limited
Scale: HO
Condition: Item Condition: C-9, Box Condition P-9
Operational Status: This item is brand-new and is assumed to be fully operational according to the manufacturer's specifications.
TCA Condition/Grading Standards: C-9: Factory New—Brand New: all original; unused; may evidence factory rubs and the slightest evidence of handling, shipping and having been test run at the factory.
TCA Box Grading Standards: P-9: Store New: Complete and all original and unused. May have merchant additions such as store stamps, price tags et al. Boxes must have inner liner/s, if appropriate.
Listing Notes: Beautiful 6 Car Set. Matching. No longer in production. (c. 2014)
Photos: See photos, stock included for reference (note cars may differ from photo)
Manufacturer Information:
A BRIEF HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF THIS MODEL
When the original California Zephyr ceased operations in March 1970, Amtrak endeavored to take over its operations. The original CZ route, which included the D&RGW-owned Moffat Tunnel Route, was unavailable due to a contract dispute between Amtrak and D&RGW. Thus, for the MTR leg, The Rio Grande Zephyr commenced operation, using the D&RGW cars from the California Zephyr. The Rio Grande Zephyr ran from Denver to Salt Lake City. The route was then extended to Ogden to accommodate California bound passengers connecting to the San Francisco Zephyr. Equipment and staff were sourced from the original California Zephyr and as it provided daytime service, nighttime service cars were either converted or sold off. Our models represent the Rio Grande Zephyr as it serviced the Denver and Grand Junction route until she was discontinued on April 24, 1980.
Features:
- Beautifully Detailed and Accurately Modeled
- Precision Paint, Color, and Lettering Schemes
- Many Separately Applied Details including Hand Rails and Antennae (where applicable)
- Detailed Interiors
- Lighted Interiors
- Operational Exterior Tail-Lighting on Obs Car
- Observation Car: Lighted Drumhead
- Composition: ABS with ABS Chassis
- Couplers: (2) Operating Kadee Compatible
- Compatible Tracks: Code 70, 83, 100 Rail
- Minimum Operating Radius: 22 in