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History
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From the
introduction of the M-10000 in 1934, Union Pacific set a
new standard for luxury with its Streamliner trains. As ridership grew
in the late 30s, UP ordered new equipment to provide daily service.
Although WWII brought an abrupt halt to the project, by 1946, UP and
partners CNW, SP and Wabash had over 100 new cars on order to begin
daily "City" runs on several routes. As delivery delays mounted and
competitors rolled out new trains, UP opted to rebuild some prewar cars
and ordered still more new equipment. While other roads began cutting
back in the 1950s, UP expanded service with new "Astra Dome" coaches,
lounges and diners. And in 1955, a new service agreement saw Milwaukee
Road cars added to UP trains. Despite its ongoing investment in new
equipment -- by 1965, UP had purchased 642 brand-new cars -- and
commitment to service, losses escalated and UP turned over operation of
its trains to Amtrak on May 1, 1971. Today, several original "City"
cars survive in museums, as well as in UP's excursion fleet, which sees
service behind the company's restored steam and diesel power.
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Walthers newest name train makes it easy
to model these great streamliners in HO and includes:
- Complete Consists for:
-City of Los Angeles 1955-60
-City of San Francisco 1955-60
-Challenger 1955-58
- Great Starting Point for modeling:
-City of Portland 1955-59
-City of Denver 1955-59
-City of St. Louis 1955, 1958-60s
-Combined City of Los Angeles/San Francisco 1960s
-Combined City of Portland/Denver 1959-1960s
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Product
Features
Reserve Your
First Edition Union Pacific City Streamliner Cars Today!
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- 14 New HO Models!
- Based on Equipment used 1942-1971
- Authentic Paint, Lettering & Striping
- Car Name & Number Decals as Appropriate
- Superb Detail Inside & Out
- Proto MAX™ Metal Knuckle Couplers
- Correct Trucks with RP-25 Metal Wheels
- Modeler-Applied Wire Grab Irons
- Matching PROTO 2000 E8 Diesels
- Great with MILW Yellow & Gray Cars too!
- First New Car Arrives December 2009
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Available
Only with First Edition
Models
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Special Equipment History
- Limited Production First Edition Packaging
Complete
Train Bonus Features
Reserve
one of the complete trains below to receive:
- UP City Collectable Route Map
- UP City Timetable Replica
- Limited Time Offer - Order by 11/20/09 to
Qualify!
City of Los
Angeles; Preorder 1 Each:
#932-9570,
9560, 9590, 9600, 9610, 9500, 9520, 9490, 9510
City of San
Francisco; Preorder 1 Each:
#932-9570,
9560, 9530, 9550, 9610, 9620, 9490, 9540
The
Challenger; Preorder 1 Each:
#932-9570,
9560, 9530, 9550, 9580, 9540
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