When Amtrak took over passenger service from the railroads, they inherited the remaining rolling stock that was left. In many cases, this was a varied mix of passenger car types, many in less than wonderful condition. Parts of the Santa Fe fleet were a notable exception to this. The Hi-Level Budd cars were a very modern design and in good condition. These cars served as the basic template for the Superliner cars that are standard on many Amtrak long distance trains today. In fact, these cars were so good, that a few remain in service even today as parlour cars on the Amtrak Coast Starlight.

Features:

• New schemes with real metal finish
• Used in Amtrak service on former ATSF routes 1971 through 1978
• Real metal finish simulates stainless steel
• Factory installed grab irons
• Prototypically accurate window tinting
• Hi-Level cars available with or without factory installed DC/DCC LED lighting
• Window gasket details as appropriate
• Sprung operating diaphragms
• Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers
• Correct 36" turned metal wheelsets

Reservations Due By: April 29, 2012

Expected Release: January 2013