Walthers is pleased to introduce the first four cars for the new HO Scale Union Pacific† City Streamliners. In response to numerous requests, each superbly detailed model now features factory-installed and painted grab irons. Like their prototypes, this series can be mixed and matched to accurately model equipment found on the City of Los Angeles, City of San Francisco and Challenger, as well as five additional City trains.

Fast Facts: From the introduction of the M-10000 in 1934, Union Pacific set a new standard for luxury with its Streamliner trains. As ridership grew in the late 30s, UP ordered new equipment to provide daily service. Although WWII brought an abrupt halt to the project, by 1946, UP and partners CNW, SP and Wabash had over 100 new cars on order to begin daily City runs on several routes. As delivery delays mounted and competitors rolled out new trains, UP opted to rebuild some prewar cars and ordered still more new equipment. While other roads began cutting back in the 1950s, UP expanded service with new "Astra Dome" coaches, lounges and diners. And in 1955, a new service agreement saw Milwaukee Road cars added to UP trains. Despite its ongoing investment in new equipment (by 1965, UP had purchased 642 brand-new cars) and commitment to service, losses escalated and UP turned over operation of its trains to Amtrak on May 1, 1971. Today, several original City cars survive in museums, as well as in UP's excursion fleet, which sees service behind the company's restored steam and diesel power.

Features:
• Factory-Installed and Painted Grab Irons
• Prototypical Green Tinted Widows
• Based on Equipment used 1942-1971
• Authentic Paint, Lettering & Striping
• Car Name & Number Decals as Appropriate
• Superb Detail Inside & Out
• Proto MAX™ Metal Knuckle Couplers
• Correct Trucks with RP-25 Metal Wheels
• Great with MILW Yellow & Gray Cars too!
• Certificate of Authenticity and In-depth History Included in First Edition Models

Scale: HO
Expected Delivery Date for First Car: December 2009
Price: $64.98 each

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†Wm. K. Walthers, Inc., is a licensed supplier of products bearing Union Pacific trademarks.