Description

ETA: October 2026 Price may be subject to currency fluctuations - you have the right to cancel if it changes more than £5 in either direction.

Important

This item uses Train Trax's website pre-order function.  For simplicity of processing, each product will need to be placed on a seperate pre-order as they will probably arrive at different times. If more than one pre-order does arrive at a similar time then it will be possible to combine shipping charges.

Add to your basket as normal. You can then choose to provide card details to be held securely by the preferred payment provider 'Stripe' ready for when the item arrives. You will not be charged until despatch.

If you don't want to provide card details up-front, please choose 'Pay Later'. This just enables me to receive details of your order and no payment needs to be made at this time. You will receive an acknowledgment of your order. I will send an invoice when your order is passing through UK Customs, you can then pay the invoice online using any card or BACS.

You may see the item marked in stock on my website, this merely indicates I have pre-ordered sufficient stock to fulfil your order.

Non UK Customers: UK VAT will be automatically deducted from your invoice, you will however be liable for any taxes in your country.

Click for more information about pre-orders.

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Product notes translated from KATO:

The Pioneer Zephyr appeared in 1934 on the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. Its stainless-steel lightweight articulated body by Budd and electric diesel drive made it a landmark American streamliner. The train famously ran from Denver to Chicago, about 1,633 km, in 13 hours 5 minutes.

Main Features:
- Recreates the original 3-car formation preserved at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry.
- Accurately represents the corrugated stainless-steel body texture.
- Articulated construction gives a connected look on straight track and smooth running on curves.
- Slotless motor for smooth, quiet running.
- Headlight, tail light and backup light functions.
- Space inside the lead car for a DCC sound speaker.
- Supplied in a 4-car bookcase with special sleeve.
- Minimum radius: R249.