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Acela II/Alstom Avelia Business Class Coach Add-On Passenger Cars!

Launched in 1999, the Amtrak Acela made history as the first high-speed train service in North America, running between Washington D.C., New York City, and Boston at speeds upwards of 150MPH. Today, the Acela service continues to push the envelope for speed and modernity in the Northeast with the introduction of a new generation of hi-tech trains from Alstom. Featuring the latest high-speed technology, the Acela II provides a substantial increase in both the speed and capacity on this popular intercity route. Note: These add-on cars feature a unique coupling system and are only compatible with other Acela II cars. Use these cars to expand your #01206 Amtrak Acela II train set to a full prototypical length.

Features Include:

• All-new tooling designed from original Alstom and Amtrak documentation
• Prototypical articulated coupling system with shared trucks between passenger cars
• Car type-specific body shells and exterior details
• Fully furnished class-specific interiors
• LED interior lighting
• Tinted, transparent flush windows
• Fully detailed underbodies
• See-through trucks with detailed sideframes
• Detailed blackened metal wheels with RP25 contours
• Performs best on 22” radius curves or greater

Amtrak Acela II Train Set

Launched in 2000, the Amtrak Acela made history as the first high-speed train service in North America, running between Washington D.C., New York City, and Boston at speeds upwards of 150MPH. Now, just over 20 years later, the Acela service continues to push the envelope for speed and modernity in the Northeast with the development of a new generation of hi-tech trains from Alstom. The Bachmann Amtrak Acela II Train Set features two locomotives (one powered, one non-powered), ready-to-run with analog control and speaker-equipped for upgrading to sound and DCC, a First Class passenger car, Cafe Car, and Business Class Quiet Car. Also included is an 81" x 45" oval of snap-fit nickel silver E-Z Track with concrete ties, power pack and speed controller, and illustrated instructions.

The complete consist includes six additional add-on cars.

Features Include:

• Powered sound-and-DCC-ready locomotive
• Non-powered locomotive with functioning lights
• Precision motor
• Working directional LED headlights and marker lights
• Operating ditch lights and number board lights
• Selector switch for choice between rail and pantograph operation
• Fully furnished interiors
• LED interior lighting
• Prototypical details per car
• Articulated coupling system

Order Due Date: Available Now

Anticipated Delivery Date: In Stock Now

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