GREAT NORTHERN "EMPIRE BUILDER" GREAT DOME -BUDD- HO Scale -INTERIOR NEW RTR OOP

Description: WALTHERS HO Scale Ready-To-Run THIS IS PART OF THE EMPIRE BUILDER SET OFFERED AND INCLUDING THE ORANGE SLEEVES BUDD STREAMLINEDGREAT DOME - VIEW Series LOUNGE CarOut-Of-Production DISCONTINUED By the Manufacturer " EMPIRE BUILDER " series in the GOLDEN AGE OF RAILROADINGThis is the LIMITED EDITION SERIES with detailed INTERIORS This is the BUDD STREAMLINED - GREAT DOME - VIEW Series - LOUNGE CAR Unveiled in June 1929, the "Empire Builder" quickly established itself as the flagship passenger train of the Great Northern. Named for GN founder James J. Hill, it ran from Chicago (via the Burlington to St. Paul) to Seattle, with a separate section to Portland. Post-war plans for the new streamlined version were unveiled in early 1945 with the arrival of EMD E7A-A diesels attired in brilliant Omaha Orange and Pullman Green (later known as the Empire Builder scheme); deliveries of matching cars continued through 1947. Not content with this upgrade, GN completely refitted the train once more in 1951 and assigned A-B-A sets of F units as standard power. The Empire Builder reached its pinnacle of luxury in 1955 with the arrival of brand-new Vista-Dome and full or Great Dome cars offering incredible views of western scenery. This longer and heavier train was pulled by A-B-B-A sets of F units. Based on the 1955 train, Walthers offers a complete series of authentic models to re-create this legendary streamliner: 932-9032 ACF Baggage-Mail #37-42932-9035 ACF Baggage-Dormitory #1200-1205932-9031 ACF 60-Seat Coach #1209-1214932-9039 Budd 48-Seat Vista Dome Coach #1320-1335932-9034 ACF Ranch Coffee Shop Lounge #1240-1245 ("...Lake" Series)932-9037 ACF 36-Seat "Lake" Series Diner932-9040 Budd Great Dome "...View" Series Lounge #1390-95932-9033 P-S "River" Series 7-4-3-1 Sleeper932-9036 P-S "Pass" Series 6-5-2 Sleeper 932-9038 "Coulee" Series 6-4-1 Observation MFG part # 932-9040 Car Features:Accurately scaled from engineering drawingsScaled Dimensions & Rivet DetailComplete End, Roof & Underbody DetailingFactory - Installed Side Door Hand RailsScale set-back windowsCorrect Trucks with RP-25 Metal WheelsDetailed full InteriorsFull Decal SetRemovable Roof Standard Draft Gear Box with Knuckle CouplersLight pick ups installed (accepts light bar - sold separately)Crisp detailed, realistic lettering, matched to prototype photographsRealistic satin paint finish, great for weatheringGreat for weathering with chalks or airbrushDetailed truck side framesLow-friction, nonmagnetic, needlepoint metal axles, no lubrication requiredMinimum Radius 24 inches recommended THIS IS NEW floor display item in the ORIGINAL box It is part of the ORANGE SLEEVE " EMPIRE BUILDER " Series We do combine shipping on multiple purchases. If you do a Buy It Now the transaction requires immediate payment for each item separately. What you need to do is put it in the shopping cart and then when you go to checkout it will recalculate the shipping and combine the items for you. If you pay first I am unable to make any adjustment because ebay has then taken its fees on the shipping as well. If you have a concern message me and I can work something out for you. THIS IS AN ASSEMBLED Item The item is NEW in the original box from old stock PERSONAL INVENTORY: Many of these unique items are from my personal inventory which was accumulated over the years. They are hard to part with but due to downsizing in retirement they too are looking for a good home which can appreciate and enjoy them. STORE INVENTORY: Having discontinued my Hobby Store and left frigid “Minne-Snow-Da” I have relocated and retired to the warmer part of the country, Down to Sunny TEXAS. I will be Liquidating the remaining stock. I will be listing items over the next year or so clearing them out. Please see the photos we take actual photos of each item Most of these items are New in the box removed only to take photos of them.

Price: 129.89 USD

Location: Van, Texas

End Time: 2024-12-06T18:12:00.000Z

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