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The Santa Fe Super Chief

Prototype Information:

In 1935 the Santa Fe inaugurated its premier first class sleeping car only train the "Super Chief". The "Super Chief", often referred to as "The Train of the Stars", was frequently patronized by Hollywood stars because of its fine accommodations, fine dinning and fast 39 hr 45 min trip between Chicago and Los Angeles through the rich scenery of the American Southwest. Setting a new standard for luxury rail travel, it quickly became the most recognized train in the United States with its sleek silver and red warbonnet painted F units in the lead.

Consists:

While a full and complete consist is possible with the use of all three of our car sets, we understand that layout size limitations can sometimes put a damper on even the most enthusiastic railfan's plans. Shown below are some consists possible using one, two, or all three sets of our Santa Fe Super Chief passenger car sets!

Super Chief Consist
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Passenger Car Features:

  • Each car has a beautiful "stainless steel" body
  • Each car is equipped with low flange wheels, KATO magnetic knuckle couplers and shock absorber construction for smooth and reliable operation
  • Pleasure Dome with accurate "straight-shaped dome" and Sleeper-Lounge-Observation with unique illuminated "Super Chief" tailsign
  • Interior of cars can be lighted with optional installation of #11-209/210 Interior Light Kit with White LED (Light Kit with White LED is DCC friendly)

Current Models:

Stock # Description Road # MSRP
176-2121
EMD F7A Santa Fe Warbonnet 300/301/304*
$85
176-2123
EMD F7A Santa Fe Warbonnet 38/38C*
$85
176-2124
New Product  EMD F7A Santa Fe Warbonnet 37/37C*
$85
176-2211
Shipping October 2011
EMD F7B Santa Fe Warbonnet --
$85
106-076
New Product  Santa Fe Super Chief
8 Car Set
Baggage-Express 3453
$210
RPO 88
ACF 10-6 Sleeper "Palm Dome"
Pleasure Dome 500
Diner 601
Dormitory Lounge 1339
ACF 4-4-2 Sleeper "Regal Court"
Sleeper-Lounge-Observation "Vista Valley"
106-6004
New Product  Santa Fe Super Chief
4 Car Set C
ACF 10-6 Sleeper "Palm Summit"
$105
ACF 10-6 Sleeper "Palm Tower"
ACF 4-4-2 Sleeper "Regal Elm"
ACF 4-4-2 Sleeper "Regal Gulf"
* One number comes pre-installed; optional additional numberboards are included to change car number
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