Amtrak, Phase III

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In the mid 1950s, with passengers quickly switching to airline travel
or the private automobile, the Budd company devised the Slumbercoach as
an economical way to attract overnight passengers back to the rails. With
a capacity of 40 passengers in a 24 single room plus 8 double room plan,
the Slumbercoaches offered a lower cost alternative positioned between
coach seating and a first class bedroom on overnight runs. A single aisle in the
center of the car was flanked by the single and double rooms on each side.
With 18 cars built new between 1956 and 1959, these cars with their
distinctive staggered windows could be seen on some of the USAs most famous
trains such as the North Coast Limited, Denver Zephyr, National Limited, Texas
Eagle and many more.

As delivered, the 18 car Slumbercoach fleet comprised of the following:
• Baltimore & Ohio, 5 cars
• Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy, 4 cars
• Missouri Pacific, 1 car
• New York Central, 4 cars
• Northern Pacific, 4 cars

Later, in 1964 the NP would take ownership of the B&O and MP cars
and at least 2 cars ended up with BN lettering briefly in 1970-71. The entire
fleet would end up with Amtrak in the 70s and 80s with all cars converted to
head end power. Most lasted into the mid to late 90s when they were finally
retired and replaced with more modern equipment such as the Superliner II
and Viewliners. Most of the fleet still exists today in various states including
in museum collections and in private ownership. One car – Loch Ness – has
been fully restored by Webb Rail and is operated as a private car.

True scale and true to life miniature model for adult collectors.
Not suitable for children under 14 years.