{"product_id":"kato-1063531-n-scale","title":"Kato 1063531 N Scale Amtrak Superliner Phase III 6-Car Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: Pictures are representations, exact road numbers may not be shown.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Superliner I fleet\u003c\/b\u003e was built in 1979 by Pullman Standard and were based on the famous Budd built Hi-Levels operated by the Santa Fe railroad for their “El Capitan” all-coach train. 102 Superliner I coaches were built, and 48 Superliner I coach-baggage combination cars with a secure baggage hold instead of lower-level seating. For transportation of bulk items, trains would run with cars known as “Material Handling Cars” cargo carrying freight cars which would run either on the nose or tail of a consist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBudd Hi-Level Cars:\u003c\/b\u003e The Budd-built Hi-Level cars had a great influence on Amtrak’s passenger service, revolutionizing economy coach travel with their double-decker design. Even after the advent of the Superliner car, many of these Budd cars remained in service, in particular the “Step-Down” coach originally used to transition between single level and hi-level cars on the “El Capitan”. These cars, along with de-skirted (for easier maintenance) Santa Fe Baggage cars, were a staple on all Superliner trains up to the introduction of the Superliner II car in 1990.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eFully detailed interiors can be lit with optional Interior lighting kit with LED #11-211\/11-212. Do not use older 11-206 lighting kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eFinely detailed with prototype accurate painting and lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eFree and smooth rolling trucks for maximum performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eAll cars are equipped with Kato semi-automatic knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eDesigned to be pulled by Kato’s EMD F40PH or GE P42 “Genesis” Locomotives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54270571118867,"sku":"106-3531","price":152.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9283\/4323\/files\/Kato6carPass.png?v=1781113055","url":"https:\/\/southeasthobbies.com\/products\/kato-1063531-n-scale","provider":"SoutheastHobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}