Kato California Zephyr Passenger Cars 11 Car Set. Kato USA N Scale Model Railroad Zephyr Passenger Cars. The n gauge Kato USA 106-055b, California Zephyr Passenger Coaches Pack Contains the following Coaches: Silver Beaver Baggage Car, 3 x Dome Coaches Silver Lodge, Silver Mustang & Silver Thistle, Silver Lounge Dome Buffet Car, 3 x 10-6 Sleeper Cars - Silver Mountain, Silver Falls & Silver Cliff along with the Silver Platter Diner Car, Silver Larch 16 Section Sleeper & the Silver Crescent Dome Observation Car also included is some display track. Each car is individually moulded to be prototypically true to the original California Zephyr passenger cars, equipped with low flange wheels, Kato magnetic knuckle couplers & shock absorber construction for smooth and reliable operation. The California Zephyr was established as a cruise train first initiated service in March 1949. At first the California Zephyr was the main transportation used between Chicago and San Francisco & covered 2532 miles in just over 2 days. Kato Precision Railroad Models, Sekisui Kinzoku Co Ltd, is a Japanese manufacturer of n scale model railroad equipment. Kato was established in 1957 & is based in Tokyo, Japan and in 1986 Kato USA was established. Due to the high quality of their train models Kato is one of the leading n scale model train manufacturers. Kato manufactures n scale train models based on Japanese, North American prototypes & European high speed trains. The establishment of the brand Hobby-Train more than 20 years ago is strongly connected with the development of Kato, Hobby-Train / Lemke is a representative and importer of Kato n scale in Europe. Kato Lemke models are manufactured in Japan by Kato for Lemke in Germany. Working with Kato & other model producers Hobby-Train / Lemke fulfils the wishes of their model train collectors with the main focus on German, Austrian & Swiss model prototypes. As well as manufacturing n scale locomotives, Kato also have a unique modular track system, Unitrack, this takes very little time to put together whether permanent or temporary, always the same result, an almost instant sturdy operational model railway enabling you more time for modelling n scale scenery and buildings. Having the Unitrack ballasted, with an integral roadbed, allows for the possibility to create scenic boards, as any of your chosen model railway displays will always be the same shape each time created, giving flexibility and choice along with easier storage if your creation has to be put away. Because the Kato system is already ballasted it has great stability along with superior connectivity thanks to their Unijoiner concept. Simple plug and play for all N scale modelers young or old. The Kato model railway system is immense, with every conceivable railway layout catered for and is compatible with all other N gauge Usa, European and Japanese N scale locomotives and train rolling stock such as Fleischmann, Minitrix, Peco, Graham Farish and Dapol. N Scale 1:160 model Trains by Kato Usa, Kato Japan, Hobby-Train & Kato Lemke, N Gauge American Passenger Cars. California Zephyr 11 Car Set. Kato USA N Scale 106-055b. |