Available sets:
Set 1 & Set 2 (details below)

Description: AZL's latest "name train" release UP's "City of San Francisco passenger set. A whopping eleven cars are included in the two different sets available.

Set 1 Contents

• 73049-1 Sleeper 4-4-2 City of San Francisco "Chinatown"
• 73049-3 Sleeper 4-4-2 City of San Francisco "Twin Peaks"
• 73049-5 Sleeper 4-4-2 City of San Francisco "Sutro Heights"
• 73149-2 Sleeper 6-6-4 City of San Francisco "American Captain"
• 73549-1 Diner Chicago & North Western 6956
• 73549-8 Barbershop & Lounge City of San Francisco "Marina"
• 73749-1 Coach City of San Francisco "Market Street""
• 73749-3 Coach Chicago & North Western 3478
• 73749-5 Coach Southern Pacific 2212
• 73849-1 Observation City of San Francisco "Nob Hill"
• 73949-1 The Milwaukee Road US Mail Railway Post Office (RPO)

Set 2 Contents

• 73049-2 Sleeper 4-4-2 City of San Francisco "Cliff House"
• 73049-4 Sleeper 4-4-2 City of San Francisco "North Beach"
• 73149-1 Sleeper 6-6-4 City of San Francisco "American Lake"
• 73149-3 Sleeper 6-6-4 City of San Francisco "American Heights"
• 73549-2 Diner Chicago & North Western 6959
• 73549-9 Dormitory & Lounge City of San Francisco "Embarcadero"
• 73749-2 Coach City of San Francisco "Montgomery Street""
• 73749-4 Coach Chicago & North Western 3482
• 73749-6 Coach Southern Pacific 2215
• 73849-2 Observation City of San Francisco "American Milemaster"
• 73949-2 Chicago & North Western US Mail Railway Post Office (RPO)

Prototype Details:
Beginning in 1936, the Union Pacific began operations of the City of San Francisco passenger train. The train operated between Chicago, IL and Oakland, CA on the Overland Route. A ferry connection completed the service to San Francisco. The C&NW, Milwaukee Road, and Southern Pacific were co-owners in the train and contributed rolling stock to the roster.

Starting in 1938, the lightweight passenger cars were introduced. Typical trains were 17 cars in length and could accommodate 222 passenger. These lightweight cars are represented in AZLs set. The sets were powered by EMD locomotives and were capable of a speed of 110mph. This would allow the City of San Francisco to make the trip in 39+ hours. This included 37 stops for the westbound trains and 38 stops on the eastbound trains.

The City of San Francisco would continue operations until 1972 when Amtrak took over all long distance passenger route.

STATUS: IN STOCK!