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California Zephyr Trainsets
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Re-Release
Announced 11-07-2012
Orders Due: 11/28/2012
ETA: January 2013 |
Fifth
Release:
Announced 05-09-11
Orders Due: 05-24-11
ETA: 09/2011
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Fourth
Release:
Announced 10-07-09
Orders Due: 10-23-09
ETA: February 2010
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Third
Release:
Delivered:
March 2007
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Second
Release:
Delivered:
November 2006
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First
Release:
Delivered:
October 2004
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The
California Zephyr!
The most talked about train in the country!
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Prototype Information — |
The California Zephyr. The name
alone is instantly recognized as one of the most famous
passenger trains in the history of North American
railroading.
Said
to be a "cruise train," the California Zephyr initiated
service on March 20, 1949, heading eastbound to Chicago.
In the first years, the CZ, as it came to be known,
was the main transportation between Chicago and San
Francisco, covering the 2,532 miles in just over two
days, traveling "the scenic way across America." The
scheduling of the CZ purposefully put it in the magnificent
landscape of the Rocky Mountains and Feather River
during daylight hours, much to the delight of passengers.
With its breathtaking scenery outside and excellent
service inside, the CZ was "the most talked about
train in the country."
The
CZ was jointly operated by three railroads. The Chicago
Burlington & Quincy handled the train between
Chicago and Denver. The Denver & Rio Grande Western
operated the middle portion of the route, between
Denver and Salt Lake City, and the Western Pacific
carried the train between Salt Lake City and San Francisco.
Each of these railroads contributed specifically lettered
cars for the make-up of the train. Because of its
silver stainless-steel body, all of the cars of the
CZ were given a name characteristic to the western
territory it traversed with a "silver" preface.
EMD
F3 locomotives from all three railroads, as well as
by AlCo PA and PB locomotives on the D&RGW, supplied
the power for the CZ. The CB&Q operated their F3’s in
an A-B-A lash-up, while the WP utilized a A-B-B configuration.
Needing additional power through the mountains, the
D&RGW utilized the F3’s in an A-B-B-A combination and the ALCo’s in an A-B-A arrangement.
Although
the equipment used would change over the years due
to ridership volume and service needs, the CB&Q-D&RGW-WP
California Zephyr operated until March 22, 1970, a
remarkable 21 years of service!
For
additional information about the CZ, we recommend
a visit to the following websites:
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Model Features — |
With
newly tooled cars, this set recreates the first-year
consist of the CZ with eight different car types.
The exact specification of car type and car name for
each of the cars in the set is below. Each car will
feature a silver corrugated-side body, accurate CALIFORNIA
ZEPHYR lettering, blackened metal wheels and Kato
semi-automatic knuckle couplers. The Observation car
will feature lighted tail lights, marker lights, tail
sign. The interior of each of the cars can be dramatically
lighted with the optional installation of our #11-204
1-car/11-206 6-car Light Kit (sold separately).
Because of
the recognition and history of the California Zephyr,
this unprecedented set is sure to be coveted by railfans,
rail enthusiasts and railroad historians around the
world, not to mention the hobbyists modeling the CB&Q,
D&RGW and WP.
As an added
bonus, this 11-car set includes enough N scale
Unitrack at no additional cost for a first-class presentation
of the set on a desk or shelf when not in operation
on a layout (Included 9-pcs of 20-000 track + 1-pc
20-048 bumper).
It
was written that the California Zephyr was "a pretty
train … pretty from any angle," the pinnacle of passenger
railroad equipment. The Kato California Zephyr in
N scale is sure to be equally impressive.
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California
Zephyr 11-Car Set Re-Release of the Third Release
Part
#106-056B California
Zephyr 11-Car Set |
Railroad |
Car
Type |
Car
Name |
Western
Pacific |
Baggage |
Silver
Beaver |
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy |
Dome
Coach |
Silver
Lodge |
Denver & Rio
Grande Western |
Dome
Coach w/ Conductor's Room |
Silver
Mustang |
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy |
Dome
Coach |
Silver
Thistle |
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy |
Dome
Buffet Lounge |
Silver
Lounge |
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy |
10-6
Sleeper |
Silver
Falls |
Western
Pacific |
10-6
Sleeper |
Silver
Mountain |
Denver & Rio
Grande Western |
Diner |
Silver
Platter |
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy |
16-Sec
Sleeper |
Silver
Larch |
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy |
10-6
Sleeper |
Silver
Cliff |
Western
Pacific |
Dome
Observation |
Silver
Crescent |
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California
Zephyr 11-Car Set Fifth Release
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Part #: Kat-106-057 California Zephyr 11-Car Set
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Railroad
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Car
Type
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Car Name
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Western
Pacific |
Baggage |
Silver Stag |
Denver & Rio
Grande Western |
Dome Coach |
Silver Pony |
Western
Pacific |
Dome
Coach w/ Conductor's Room |
Silver Sage |
Chicago Burlington & Quincy |
Dome
Coach |
Silver Lariat |
Chicago Burlington & Quincy |
Dome
Buffet Lounge |
Silver Roundup |
Western
Pacific |
10-6
Sleeper |
Silver Range |
Denver & Rio
Grande Western |
10-6
Sleeper |
Silver Summit |
Chicago Burlington & Quincy |
Diner |
Silver Restaurant |
Denver & Rio
Grande Western |
10-6
Sleeper |
Silver Pine |
Western
Pacific |
10-6
Sleeper |
Silver Bay |
Chicago Burlington & Quincy |
Dome
Observation |
Silver Horizon |
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California
Zephyr 11-Car Set Fourth Release
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Part #: Kat-106-056 California Zephyr 11-Car Set
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Railroad
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Car
Type
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Car Name
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Denver & Rio
Grande Western |
Baggage |
Silver Antelope
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Chicago Burlington & Quincy |
Dome Coach |
Silver Saddle
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Denver & Rio
Grande Western |
Dome
Coach w/
Conductor's Room |
Silver Rifle
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Western
Pacific |
Dome
Coach |
Silver Dollar |
Denver & Rio
Grande Western |
Dome
Buffet Lounge |
Silver Shop |
Denver & Rio
Grande Western |
10-6
Sleeper |
Silver Pass |
Chicago Burlington & Quincy |
10-6
Sleeper |
Silver Shore |
Chicago Burlington & Quincy |
Diner |
Silver Cafe
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Western
Pacific |
10-6
Sleeper |
Silver Poplar |
Western
Pacific |
10-6
Sleeper |
Silver Palisade |
Chicago Burlington & Quincy |
Dome
Observation |
Silver Penthouse |
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Zephyr 11-Car Set Third Release
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#106-055B California
Zephyr 11-Car Set |
Railroad |
Car
Type |
Car
Name |
Western
Pacific |
Baggage |
Silver
Beaver |
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy |
Dome
Coach |
Silver
Lodge |
Denver & Rio
Grande Western |
Dome
Coach w/
Conductor's Room |
Silver
Mustang |
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy |
Dome
Coach |
Silver
Thistle |
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy |
Dome
Buffet Lounge |
Silver
Lounge |
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy |
10-6
Sleeper |
Silver
Falls |
Western
Pacific |
10-6
Sleeper |
Silver
Mountain |
Denver & Rio
Grande Western |
Diner |
Silver
Platter |
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy |
16-Sec
Sleeper |
Silver
Larch |
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy |
10-6
Sleeper |
Silver
Cliff |
Western
Pacific |
Dome
Observation |
Silver
Crescent |
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Zephyr 11-Car Set Second Release
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Railroad
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Car
Type
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Car
Name
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Chicago
Burlington & Quincy |
Baggage |
Silver
Coyote |
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy |
Dome
Coach |
Silver
Bridie |
Denver & Rio
Grande Western |
Dome
Coach w/ Conductor's Room |
Silver
Colt |
Western
Pacific |
Dome
Coach |
Silver
Scout |
Western
Pacific |
Dome
Buffet |
Silver
Chalet |
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy |
10-6
Sleeper |
Silver
Point |
Western
Pacific |
10-6
Sleeper |
Silver
Surf |
Denver & Rio
Grande Western |
Diner |
Silver
Banquet |
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy |
16-Sec
Sleeper |
Silver
Maple |
Denver & Rio
Grande Western |
10-6
Sleeper |
Silver
Gorge |
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy |
Dome
Observation |
Silver
Solarium |
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Zephyr 11-Car Set First Release
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Zephyr 11-Car Set
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Railroad
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Car
Type
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Car
Name
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Car
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Chicago
Burlington & Quincy |
Baggage |
Silver
Bear |
903 |
Denver & Rio
Grande Western |
Dome
Coach |
Silver
Bronco |
1105 |
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy |
Dome
Coach w/ Conductor's Room |
Silver
Ranch |
4719 |
Western
Pacific |
Dome
Coach |
Silver
Feather |
812 |
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy |
Dome
Buffet |
Silver
Club |
250 |
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy |
10-6
Sleeper |
Silver
Valley |
428 |
Denver & Rio
Grande Western |
10-6
Sleeper |
Silver
Glacier |
1134 |
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy |
Diner |
Silver
Diner |
194 |
Denver & Rio
Grande Western |
16-Sec
Sleeper |
Silver
Aspen |
1120 |
Western
Pacific |
10-6
Sleeper |
Silver
Canyon |
862 |
Denver & Rio
Grande Western |
Dome
Observation |
Silver
Sky |
1145 |
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Light Kits |
Part #: Kat-11-211 Interior Lighting Kit w/ LED Version 2
Fits: Corrugated Cars, Smooth Side Cars, Caboose, RDC, Superliner, Daylight, Broadway, Superchief
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Fits: Budd
Corrugated Cars, Smooth Side Cars, Caboose, RDC, Superliner
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: : : Specifications
* Light bulb in the conventional interior lighting set has been
replaced with white LED in this newly developed lighting set
with the rest of the components remaining the same.
* Set for a single car/Set for 6 Cars
::: Components
for a car:
* Lens Color Filter, Reflector Unit, Unit Holder, and Contact Spring
: : :Features
* Use of newly developed White LED recreates a fluorescent lamp
lighted environment.
* By attaching the Color Filter the white color can be changed
into yellowish “incandescent” light. Use of this
filter is particularly good with older time period cars in which
incandescent light was prevalent.
* Be sure to note the value pricing of the #11-212 Kit giving
you the components for six cars for the price of five single-car
kits!
: : : Additional Notes
* Applicable to those (N) passenger cars which #11-204/206 New
Interior Lighting sets can be fit into.
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Part #: Kat-11-212 Interior Lighting Kit w/ LED Version 2 (6 pieces)
Fits: Can be used to illuminate any N Scale Kato Passenger car, business car, or RDC.
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Fits: Budd Corrugated Cars, Smooth Side Cars, Caboose, RDC, Superliner
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Decoders |
Part #: Kat-29-352 FL12 Tail Light Control Decoder
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DCC Decorder for tail light control in the Daylight, California Zephyr, El Capitan, City of Los Angeles and Super Chief observation cars. |
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Part #: Kat-29-353 FR11 Interior Light Control Decoder
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DCC Decoder for N interior lighting kits 11-211 and 11-212. Allows programmable on/off functionality in DCC. |
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Stock Checks:
Inventory is a fluid commodity. It changes by the
hour (sometimes by the minute). To retain our pricing structure
we maintain stock levels designed to turnover 6 times each
year. We cannot guarantee stock status till we have an order
in hand. All product is subject to prior sale. If we confirm
that we have it, and, while we are waiting for the order
it sells, you would be upset that we did not hold it.
We used to hold items but learned a VERY EXPENSIVE lesson.
When we held items for customers’ orders, the order
never materialized 80%+ of the time. We lost out on
the orders placed while the item was on hold. Also
we wasted staff time that could have been used to pull actual
orders.
Since we are well known for finding older stock the fact
that it may not be on our shelves at this minute does not
mean we can’t get it. So, as we spell out on our terms
pages, we don’t do it anymore. You may, however, call in and we will tell you if the items
are available and if possible attempt to locate what we
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Last Update by: JR |
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