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New York Central 1938 20th Century Limited Cars

The 1938 20th Century train ran between New York and Chicago, and was pulled by the Dreyfuss designed J-3a streamlined Hudson, covering the 961 mile run in 16 hours.

Car Types:

  • Post Office Baggage car
  • Dormitory-Lounge
  • 17 Roomette Sleeping car
  • 10-5 Sleeping car
  • 4-4-2 Sleeping car
  • Dining car
  • 13 DBR Sleeping car
  • Buffet Lounge Observation car

Price Per Individual Car - Painted - Ready to Run: $400 US

Technical Information:

  • Car Length - prototype 85' - scale 31 7/8"
  • Body - Laser cut aluminium
  • Interior - None fitted. Diffused window material used to make this less evident
  • Grab Irons - Stainless
  • Diaphrams - Cast urethane and rubber
  • Couplers - Kadee #821
  • Trucks - Compensated. Outer detail-cast urethane. Inner side frames-high density polyethylene
  • Wheels - Bruce Rudnicki - Insulated - Blackened
  • Weight - 3 lbs (approx.)
  • Minimum radius - 10 feet

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For additional information, please contact:

David Leech, 11017 - 64th Avenue, Delta, BC V4E 1C3, Canada (604) 594-1187

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