20th Century Limited 21″ StationSounds Diner

Widely considered the greatest passenger train of alltime, the 20th Century Limited had already establisheda reputation when the New York Central upgradedthe train in 1938. A new fleet of cars complementedthe streamlined Hudson locomotives, providing an allnew image from the pilot to the tail of the observationcar. The all-Pullman, all-room luxury train included apair of dining cars which doubled as night clubs afterdinner service. While agents sorted the mail in the RPO,passengers could enjoy a hair cut, a cocktail or simplysavor the view from the spacious lounge seating.Lionel’s new rendition of this train includes new toolingfor the RPO, dining and distinctive observation cars.Also included are Pullman Standard 10-5 and 4-4-2sleepers appropriate for the 1938 consist. This run ofcars will feature the 1938 as-delivered New York Centralpaint scheme including the blue accent stripes andPullman lettering. Because the 20th Century wouldn’t becomplete with just one dining car, our StationSoundsdiner includes two cars – one with sounds and onewithout – to match the consist. Cars will feature 4 or 6wheel trucks as appropriate, full-width diaphragms,flicker-free LED lighting and kinematic couplers. Don’t letthe train of the century pass you by!