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In the wake of the 1929 Great Depression and the rise of automobiles and aircraft, American railroads declined through the 1930s. In 1934 the CB&Q (Chicago, Burlington and Quincy) introduced the Burlington Zephyr, later known as the Pioneer Zephyr. Named Zephyr for a light breeze, this train featured the Budd Company’s world-first stainless steel lightweight body and was the United States’ first diesel-electric train. Its demonstration run from Denver to Chicago—about 1,633 km in 13 hours 5 minutes with a top speed of 181 km/h—captured public attention and became a symbol of railroad prestige and economic recovery. The train later became known as the Pioneer Zephyr and has been restored to its original appearance and preserved at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry.
Product overview
- Commemorating KATO USA’s 40th anniversary, KATO releases an iconic Pioneer Zephyr model as a user-friendly 3-car set ideal for running and display.
- Faithful reproduction of the original three-car formation preserved at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry.
- Accurate recreation of the distinctive corrugated stainless steel body and the unique texture of stainless-steel cars.
- Articulated set design delivers a unified feel on straight track while maintaining smooth curve performance.
- Slotless motor provides smooth and quiet running; the front truck of the lead locomotive is powered.
- Functional lighting: lead locomotive headlight and observation car tail light illuminate when the train moves forward; the observation car backup light illuminates when reversing.
- Space provided inside the lead locomotive for a DCC sound speaker.
- Packaged in a 4-car bookcase with a specially designed sleeve.
- Minimum recommended curve radius: R249.
- Compatible with interior lighting kit Kato 11-211 (11-212)
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