This Lionel product was featured in the 2018 Signature Catalog on page 48-49 and delivery is expected 4th QTR 2018
In the 1940s and 1950s the New York Central
ran several dedicated mail and express trains.
These consists typically included a variety of
head-end cars for express traffic, newspapers,
bulk mail, milk and perishables. A working
Railway Post Office and rider coach were
also included. With heavy tonage and tight
schedules, a Niagara was often the locomotive
of choice. Build your own express train with
this assortment of cars, or add them to the
head end of other consists as well!
FEATURES:
- Length: 18” each
- Minimum Curve: O54
BAGGAGE CAR FEATURES:
- Die-cast trucks for close coupling on straightaways and wider coupling on curves
- LED interior lighting with capacitor for flicker-free performance
- Separately applied details on undersides and body
- Scale coupler mounting pads
- Plays FreightSounds in motion and multiple loading and unloading sequences at stations
- Kinematic couplers for close coupling on straightaways and wider coupling on curves