A 1950s-Era Glimpse of the Future

"This train will save an industry" declared a New York Central advertisement in 1956. With passenger traffic declining in the mid-1950s due to the rapid expansion of the Interstate Highway system, railroads were looking for ways to attract more ridership. Many, including the Pennsy, NYC, UP and others hoped the AeroTrain would do just that. Featuring a wraparound windshield, multiple headlights, a low center of gravity and new air suspension, EMD's stylish AeroTrain debuted in 1955 at the GM Powerama.
 
Set includes engine, two coaches and an observation car. Recreate the original 10-car consist by combining the four-car introductory set with two add-on three-car sets (sold separately).

AeroTrain Sets w/Loco & 2 Coaches & Observation:
GM Demonstrator
Pennsy AeroTrain 1956
NYC Great Lakes AeroTrain 1956
UP City of Las Vegas 1957
ATSF The San Diegan 1956
Rock Island 1958-66

AeroTrain Add-On 3-Coach Sets:
GM Demonstrator
Pennsy AeroTrain 1956
NYC Great Lakes AeroTrain 1956
UP City of Las Vegas 1957
ATSF The San Diegan 1956
Rock Island 1958-66
Painted, Unlettered (silver)

Con-Cor will have an "add-on" DCC Sound Decoder ready for this model
in March / April of 2008 #0001-000551 DC and DCC Sound Decoder for AeroTrain - Expected price $84.98

Note because of limited space inside the AeroTrain Loco, we will be making available a special "add-on" Coach car that will be set up to allow space for a Sound Decoder and Speaker area. More details early next year. Price on Sound Car To be determined at a later date.

NOTE: Also with a decoder you can make the center twin headlights flash when the horn is blown as the AeroTrain approaches a grade crossing !!