Description: WALTHERS HO Scale Ready-To-RunDELUXE LIMITED EDITIONOnly 350 were made THIS IS a FULL 9 CAR Set as issued 1956 EL CAPITAN SET OFFERED in the PLATED METAL FINISH Limited-Run Deluxe Edition El Capitan TrainFor the most demanding modeler and collector, Walthers proudly introduces a Deluxe Edition El Capitan Train in HO! Limited to just 350 sets, the Deluxe Edition comes with nine cars to model a typical consist, including the standard Baggage, Railway Post Office and Baggage-Dorm Transition Car, plus six deluxe Hi-Level cars: 48-Seat Step-Down Coach, two 72-Seat Coaches, Diner, Lounge and 48-Seat Step-Down Coach w/Tail Sign that feature:Factory-Installed LED Interior Lighting -- works on DC or DCCFactory-Installed Preiser Passengers -- Over 175 Figures Total!Step-Down Coach with Lighted Drumhead Tail SignNumbered Certificate of Authenticity(Cars will be shipped with random certificate numbers; sorry matching number sets not available.)In addition to these extra features, a $58.00 value per car in materials alone, Deluxe Edition cars are ready to enjoy!Sold only as a complete nine-car consist, Deluxe Edition cars with unique item numbers THESE WERE SOLD OUT BEFORE THEY WERE PRODUCEDOut-Of-Production DISCONTINUED By the Manufacturer THIS IS THE FULL ORIGINAL 9 CAR Set Featuring One each of :Budd 63' Railway Post Office #89-98 October 2011Budd 73' Baggage Car #3500-3554 November 2011P-S 85' Baggage-Dormitory Transition Car #3477-3479 February 2012Budd 85' Hi-Level 68-Seat Step Down Coach #528-537 December 2011Budd 85' Hi-Level 72-Seat Coach #700-724 January 2012Budd 85' Hi-Level "Sky Lounge" #575-580 March 2012Budd 85' Hi-Level Diner #650-655 April 2012Budd 85' Hi-Level Step Down 68-Seat Coach w/Tail Sign #528-537 May 2012 Photos show one of the cars with the lights on and figures inside.Based on El Capitan as it ran from 1956 to 1971, Walthers ninth HO Scale name train features eight new cars, plus matching 37-Class F7s from PROTO 2000® to build an authentic consist!Based on Cars used from 1956 to 1971Real Metal FinishPrototypically Accurate Window TintingAll Grab Irons Factory InstalledTail Sign Factory Installed and LightedTables in Diner & Lounge Painted in Contrasting ColorsMix & Match w/Super Chief Cars - Just like the Prototype!Car Number DecalsSuperb Detail Inside & OutProto MAX™ Metal Knuckle CouplersCorrect Trucks with RP-25 Metal Wheels First Edition Cars come with:* Certificate of Authenticity* Special Equipment History " EL CAPITAN " series in the GOLDEN AGE OF RAILROADINGThis is the LIMITED EDITION SERIES with detailed INTERIORS and the PLATED METAL FINISHIntroduced in 1938, El Capitan quickly became one of Santa Fe’s most popular trains. As ridership grew in the 1950s, Santa Fe turned to Budd for new coaches inspired by double-deck commuter cars and dome cars. The new “Hi-Levels” were an instant success, and by 1956, Santa Fe had enough for five complete El Capitan consists. Standard baggage, Railway Post Office and baggage-dorm cars handled headend chores, but because of the height difference, baggage-dorms were fitted with rooftop shrouds for a smooth transition. After 1958, El Capitan and Super Chief were combined in off-peak periods, with the lower-priced Hi-Levels up front and the luxury cars at the rear. Santa Fe reluctantly joined Amtrak in 1971, and its Hi-Levels continued on the Super Chief/El Capitan through 1974, when the train was renamed the Southwest Limited. As of 2011, several Hi-Level coaches are privately owned and five of the lounges serve as “Pacific Parlour Cars” on Amtrak’s Coast Starlight.Racing the clock between Los Angeles and Chicago, Santa Fe’s El Capitan thunders by in a flash of silver - right on time!An instant success from its 1938 debut, the popular coach streamliner was refitted in 1956 with its signature Hi-Level cars. Inspired by the new domes on many luxury trains, passengers rode eight feet higher than a standard car, and had a magnificent view through large side windows. Based on the 1956 consist with its unique Hi-Level cars, the HO Scale "El Capitan" is a great addition to any collection or Santa Fe layout - and these cars can be run with Walthers "Super Chief," just as the Santa Fe did after 1958!Our "El Capitan" is complete with all the cars used on the prototype, including Baggage Car, Railway Post Office, Baggage-Dormitory "transition car" with rooftop shroud, Hi-Level 68-Seat Step-Down Coach, Hi-Level 72-Seat Coach, Hi-Level "Sky Lounge," Hi-Level Diner, and Hi-Level 68-Seat Step-Down Coach with Tail Sign to bring up the rear.Each comes fully assembled with Walthers real metal "stainless steel" finish, factory-installed grab irons, prototypically tinted windows, correct trucks and much more.Matching Santa Fe 37-Class EMD F7s - perfect for "El Capitan" or the "Super Chief" - will also be available separately. Finished in the classic Passenger Warbonnet colors and highlighted by a plated metal finish, choose Sound and DCC A-B Sets (#920-40687 series) with full-function Tsunami decoders, or Standard DC sets (#920-47687 series) each with multiple unit numbers. Individual A and B units are also available to model the A-B-B-A lash-ups that powered these trains. TYPICAL CONSISTS :Typical El Capitan ConsistsCombing Hi-Level cars, PROTO 2000® 16-Class F3s or 37-Class F7 diesels, and Walthers Super Chief cars, it’s easy to model a typical train from 1956 to the late 1960s. Here are some sample consist to help you get started: Summer 1956-58Train #21 El Capitan Chicago-Los AngelesSummer vacation time actually meant more work for El Capitan, as demand often required additional coaches in the consist. F3/F7 A-B-B-ABaggage (storage mail)BaggageBaggage-Dormitory (transition car)Hi-Level 68-Seat Step Down Chair CarHi-Level 72-Seat Chair CarHi-Level 72-Seat Chair CarHi-Level DinerHi-Level LoungeHi-Level 72-Seat Chair CarHi-Level 72-Seat Chair CarHi-Level 72-Seat Chair CarHi-Level 68-Seat Step Down Chair Car Train #22 El Capitan Los Angeles-ChicagoMail helped pay the bills for many trains, and Railway Post Office cars traveled east on the Hi-Level El Capitan from La Junta to Kansas City, and Kansas City to Chicago. F3/F7 A-B-B-ARailway Post OfficeBaggageBaggage-Dormitory (transition car)Hi-Level 68-Seat Step Down Chair CarHi-Level 72-Seat Chair CarHi-Level 72-Seat Chair CarHi-Level DinerHi-Level LoungeHi-Level 72-Seat Chair CarHi-Level 72-Seat Chair CarHi-Level 72-Seat Chair CarHi-Level 68-Seat Step Down Chair CarEastbound, a working Railway Post Office ran La Junta-Kansas City, and Kansas City-Chicago. Post 1958#17/18 Combined Super Chief & El CapitanStarting in January 1958, Super Chief and El Capitan were run as a single train during off peak times to reduce costs. F3/F7 A-A-B-B-ABaggage (storage mail)Railway Post OfficeBaggage (storage mail)Baggage-Dormitory (transition car)Hi-Level 68-Seat Step Down Chair CarHi-Level 72-Seat Chair CarHi-Level DinerHi-Level LoungeHi-Level 68-Seat Step Down Chair Car10-6 Pine Series Sleeper4-4-2 Regal Series Sleeper“Pleasure Dome” LoungeStandard Diner4-4-2 Regal Series Sleeper10-6 Pine Series Sleeper10-6 Pine Series Sleeper Summer 1965Second Section #17/18 Combined Super Chief & El CapitanAlthough #17/18 was one train, summer demand often required two sections. When needed, the Super Chief equipment led the way, followed by the Hi-Level El Capitan. F3/F7 A-A-B-B-ABaggageRailway Post OfficeBaggageBaggage-Dormitory (transition car)Hi-Level 68-Seat Step Down Chair CarHi-Level 72-Seat Chair CarHi-Level 72-Seat Chair CarHi-Level 72-Seat Chair CarHi-Level DinerHi-Level LoungeHi-Level 72-Seat Chair CarHi-Level 72-Seat Chair CarHi-Level 68-Seat Step Down Chair Car Car Features:Accurately scaled from engineering drawingsScaled Dimensions & Rivet DetailComplete End, Roof & Underbody DetailingFactory - Installed Side Door Hand RailsScale set-back windows Correct Trucks with RP-25 Metal WheelsDetailed full InteriorsFull Decal Set Removable Roof Standard Draft Gear Box with Knuckle CouplersLight pick ups installed (accepts light bar - sold separately) Crisp detailed, realistic lettering, matched to prototype photographsRealistic satin paint finish, great for weatheringGreat for weathering with chalks or airbrush Detailed truck side framesLow-friction, nonmagnetic, needlepoint metal axles, no lubrication requiredMinimum Radius 24 inches recommended THIS IS NEW item in the ORIGINAL box with the CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY We do combine shipping on multiple purchases. If you do a Buy It Now the transaction requires immediate payment for each item separately. What you need to do is put it in the shopping cart and then when you go to checkout it will recalculate the shipping and combine the items for you. If you pay first I am unable to make any adjustment because ebay has then taken its fees on the shipping as well. If you have a concern message me and I can work something out for you. THIS IS AN ASSEMBLED ItemThe item is NEW in the original box from old stock PERSONAL INVENTORY:Many of these unique items are from my personal inventory which was accumulated over the years. They are hard to part with but due to downsizing in retirement they too are looking for a good home which can appreciate and enjoy them. STORE INVENTORY:Having discontinued my Hobby Store and left frigid “Minne-Snow-Da” I have relocated and retired to the warmer part of the country, Down to Sunny TEXAS. I will be Liquidating the remaining stock. I will be listing items over the next year or so clearing them out. Please see the photos we take actual photos of each itemMost of these items are New in the box removed only to take photos of them.
Price: 2299.95 USD
Location: Van, Texas
End Time: 2025-01-11T18:14:00.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Assembly Status: Ready to Go/Pre-built
Color: Multicolor
Replica of: EL CAPITAN
Material: Plastic
Scale: 1:87
Grade: C-10 Mint-Brand New
Year Manufactured: 2011
MPN: 932-800
Control System: DC / DCC
Franchise: SUPER CHIEF / EL CAPITAN
Gauge: HO
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Walthers
Type: Passenger Car
Rail System: Two-Rail System
Corporate Roadname: SANTA FE
Theme: RAILROADING
Features: Light Function, Limited Edition, PLATED METAL FINISH, A PLATED METAL FINISH, PASSENGER FIGURES INCLUDED, FACTORY INSTALLED LIGHTING, LIGHTED TAIL SIGN, 1 of ONLY 350 sets made, CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
