Description
The early 1950s were some of the busiest years of Hiawatha service, and this 10-car set includes extra coaches and 160 Preiser figures to model a typical train of the times. Period details on each car include black trucks with clasp brakes, straight side sills, folded car steps and original ends with no lift rings.
The Milwaukee Road had sweeping plans for its postwar Twin Cities Hiawatha service, completely updating and refitting all four train sets between 1948 and 1953. With amenities normally found only on long-distance streamliners, these daytime trains offered reclining seat coaches, first-rate meals in a full diner, unprecedented views of the passing scenery from the Super Dome and Parlor, and the relaxing luxury of the signature Skytop observation lounges. Based on the original consists finished in orange, maroon and black.
Features:
Over 160 factory-installed Preiser figures
Black trucks
Clasp brakes
Straight side sills
Folded car steps
Original ends, no lift rings
The Milwaukee Road had sweeping plans for its postwar Twin Cities Hiawatha service, completely updating and refitting all four train sets between 1948 and 1953. With amenities normally found only on long-distance streamliners, these daytime trains offered reclining seat coaches, first-rate meals in a full diner, unprecedented views of the passing scenery from the Super Dome and Parlor, and the relaxing luxury of the signature Skytop observation lounges. Based on the original consists finished in orange, maroon and black.
Features:
Over 160 factory-installed Preiser figures
Black trucks
Clasp brakes
Straight side sills
Folded car steps
Original ends, no lift rings
SKU: 920-9102
