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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
176-2123
EMD F7A Santa Fe Warbonnet 38/38C*
$85
176-2211
EMD F7B Santa Fe Warbonnet --
$85
106-074
Santa Fe Super Chief
8 Car Set
Baggage-Express 3466
$200
RPO 82
ACF 10-6 Sleeper "Palm Star"
Pleasure Dome 503
Diner 600
Dormitory Lounge 1342
ACF 4-4-2 Sleeper "Regal Arms"
Sleeper-Lounge-Observation "Vista Heights"
106-6003
Santa Fe Super Chief
4 Car Set C
ACF 10-6 Sleeper "Palm Haven"
$100
ACF 10-6 Sleeper "Palm Top"
ACF 4-4-2 Sleeper "Regal Gate"
ACF 4-4-2 Sleeper "Regal Hunt"
* 38 comes pre-installed; optional numberboards for #38C are included to change car number
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