When Amtrak® was searching for a high-speed train for corridor service, the Spanish Talgo Pendular train barnstormed across the U.S. on demonstration runs in key corridors. Its special pendular suspension allowed higher speeds over existing lines - especially on curves. After its demonstration runs, the train settled into regular service between Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia hauled by Amtrak F40PH locomotives.

Made by Electrotren and imported by E-R Models, this detailed replica is perfect for your modern pike. Six-car sets include four coaches and two "service vans" (with control cab for operation in "push" mode). Additional first and second-class coaches, bar and restaurant cars are available separately for building a full-sized train. Cars feature authentic lettering, interiors and special articulated couplers. HO end car models come equipped with NEM European-Style couplers that are easily converted to U.S.-style knuckle couplers using conversions from Kadee® (#380-19 or 20, sold separately).