ATSF "Super Chief"

     Re-live some great moments in history in miniature with Kato’s “Super Chief”. This is another exciting “Classic Train” from Kato packaged nicely into an eight car set. The “Super Chief” was one of the named passenger trains of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. It was the only all Pullman train to operate on the Santa Fe main line between Chicago and Los Angeles and operated typically with 12 cars. An additional 4 car set is available to add to this set so the entire 12 car train can be modeled.  The train was usually pulled by an F7A-B-B-A combination with our models time period being 1956 to 1958. 
      We selected the most popular time period of 1956 – 1958 when this train was operated and promoted and advertised by the AT&SF RR as its premier all Pullman train between Chicago and Los Angeles.
     In January 1958, the all coach “El Capitan” and the “Super Chief” were consolidated but during the high traffic periods (Christmas and summer months), the “Super Chief” ran separate from the “El Capitan”.  You will now have the opportunity to operate the “Super Chief” and also the “El Capitan” with all the correct cars. You can even combine the two trains and run as one just like the Santa Fe did in real life. The train can also be operated with 5 locomotives as F7A-A-B-B-A.

Model Features:
? Shock absorber construction gives even traction and performance, even on the roughest track
? Ready to Run with all detail parts installed
? Interior of cars can be lighted with optional installation of #11-210 Interior Light Kit with white LED
? Designed to be pulled by KATO F7’s which have new number boards.
? DCC friendly

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8 Car Set: (1) baggage and express #3466; (1) RPO #82; (1) ACF 10-6 sleeper “Palm Star”;  (1) pleasure dome #503; (1) diner #600; (1) Dormitory lounge #1342; (1) ACF 4-4-2 sleeper "Regal Arms”; (1) sleeper-lounge-observation “Vista Heights” with tail light and drumhead.
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4 Car Set: (2) ACF 10-6 sleepers “Palm Haven” and “Palm Top”; (2) ACF 4-4-2 sleepers "Regal Gate” and “Regal Hunt”

 Orders Due By August 23, 2009

Delivery Expected November 2009