Athearn Raymond Lowey - Streamlined Vista Dome Car ~ Santa Fe ~ RADIO # 500

Description: This Athearn Streamline Vista Dome Car is a must-have for any model railroad enthusiast. It features a sleek silver design and is made of durable plastic material. The car is ready to go and pre-built, making it perfect for those who want to add to their collection without any hassle. The car is a 1:87 scale replica of the Santa Fe Southern Railway's Streamline Vista Dome Car, with a two-rail system and analog control system. It is a vintage piece, perfect for those who love transportation themes. The car is manufactured in the United States and has the corporate roadname of Santa Fe Southern Railway. It is a great addition to any collection and is sure to impress. Although conservatively managed, the CB&Q was an innovative company. It was the first railroad to use a printing telegraph, the first to use radio, and the first to employ centralized traffic control. The most famous and visible innovation was the Zephyr line of diesel engines that marked the gradual phasing out of the steam engines. The Burlington was also the first passenger line to take full advantage of the passing scenery with the Burlington Vista Dome which debuted in 1945. The Vista-Dome North Coast Limited, was designed by famed industrial designer Raymond Lowey, enjoyed an eye-pleasing/Cascades Mountains-blending color scheme of a dark green roof, letterboards and window band, a thin white line below the window band, and pale mint green lower sides with black undercarriage and trucks. The beautifully matched consists were stunning, inside and out. Quiet elegance is the best description for this notable train. This Vista Dome car should actually be Green for Burlington's passenger service since they were introduced on their trains. Milwaukee countered with the Super Dome made by Pullman, and Santa Fe introduced its own "Big Domes" made by Budd. Although many people would agree that short domes offered better views than full-length domes, it still took three domes to exceed the number of dome seats on rival Milwaukee’s single Super Dome. The Northern Pacific probably chose to have four domes to be fair to Seattle and Portland passengers: the North Coast Limited split in Pasco, Washington, with part of the train going to Seattle and part to Portland. With four domes, passengers from each city could have a dome-coach and a dome-sleeper. Santa Fe's named trains were inaugurated in 1938 (initially between Chicago and Wichita), the northbound train each day was called the Chicagoan while the southbound train was called the Kansas Citian. When Burlington inaugurated its vista-domed Kansas City and American Royal Zephyrs on the Chicago-Kansas City route, the Santa Fe responded by ordering full-length domes for several trains serving the same route. Although Pullman, which manufactured the Milwaukee Super Domes, proposed to make similar cars for the Santa Fe, the railroad turned instead to Budd to build its “Big Domes.” In March, 1954, the Santa Fe added one of these domes to each of the six El Capitan all-coach Chicago-LA trains plus one each to a pair of trains that went between Chicago and Oklahoma City. Maybe you should get the loved-one in your life a gift of jewelry while you get your Railroad item. Use combined shipping and get them shipped for one price. To see all our listing, visit: Ika's Trains and Collectables Note #1: I will combine shipping for multiple items. Please purchase the items but do *NOT* pay. I will review and calculate shipping as close as to what I have to pay. I will then forward an invoice with the adjusted shipping. If you do pay ahead of this recalculation, I will refund the shipping difference as part of preparing the items for shipment. 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Price: 32 USD

Location: London, Ohio

End Time: 2025-01-21T16:54:20.000Z

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