N Scale North American Passenger Cars

When Amtrak took over the Santa Fe�s �Super Chief� train, it originally retained the name of the classic silver streamlined service. In 1974, the name was changed from �Super Chief� to �Southwest Limited�, a name it retained for 10 years before becoming the �Southwest Chief�.

Like the Super Chief, the Southwest Limited was made up of a mixture of ACF, Pullman and Budd-built stainless steel cars, the same basic consist as the original Santa Fe Train. Like the Santa Fe had done before it, Amtrak combined the ex-Super Chief and ex-El Capitan Hi-level cars in its Southwest Limited service, the single-level cars being used as the 1st class portion of the consist.

The then-new EMD SDP40F was a prime candidate for use on the new Amtrak trains, replacing old Santa Fe E and F-units with newer and more recently built equipment. The SDP40F, despite being based off the core SD40-2 chassis, was geared for a higher maximum speed and given a passenger style full-width cab and body. The SDP40F�s were used in multiple phases but lasted in Amtrak Service roughly as long as the �Southwest Limited� name, being transferred over primarily to freight service in 1985.

Passenger Car Features:

• Brand new paint and numbering for the Santa Fe Cars to represent their post-1974 appearance.
• Two newly tooled cars, never before done with the Super Chief: The Budd Pine Series 10-6 sleeper and the Pullman 11-Double Bedroom sleeper!
• Like the prototype, this 1st class train can be combined with the Amtrak Phase I El Capitan to create a full 18 car consist with both coach and 1st class accomodations.
• Each car is equipped with low flange wheels, KATO magnetic knuckle couplers and shock absorber construction for smooth and reliable operation.
• Ideal for operating with Phase I EMD SDP40F locomotives
• Interior of cars can be lighted with optional installation of #11-211/212 Version 2 Interior Light Kit with White LED.

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Baggage Car #1171	Pullman Sleeper "Indian Mesa"	Budd Sleeper "Pine Leaf"	ACF Sleeper "Regal Dome"
Dome Lounge #9350	Dining Car #8070	Budd Sleeper "Pine Dale"	Budd Sleeper "Pacific Falls"

Set Information :

Stock #	Description	Road #	MSRP
176-9201 April/May 2016	EMD SDP40F Type I, Amtrak Phase I	504	$125
176-9202 April/May 2016	EMD SDP40F Type I, Amtrak Phase I	505	$125
176-9203 May/June 2016	EMD SDP40F Type I, Amtrak Phase II	529	$125
176-9204 May/June 2016	EMD SDP40F Type I, Amtrak Phase II	535	$125
106-081 Amtrak Southwest Limited 8 Car Set Phase I Paint May/June 2016	ACF Baggage	#1171	$230
	Pullman 11-DB Sleeper - New Tooling!	"Indian Mesa" #2216
	Budd 10-6 Pine Series Sleeper - New Tooling!	"Pine Leaf" #2724
	ACF 4-4-2 Sleeper	"Regal Dome" #2350
	Pullman Dome Lounge	#9350
	Pullman Dining Car	#8070
	Budd 10-6 Pine Series Sleeper - New Tooling!	"Pine Dale" #2716
	Budd 10-6 Sleeper	"Pacific falls" #2610
	Prices are estimated and may change upon release