1934 "Pioneer Zephyr" 3 Car Train

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Pioneer Zephyr 

Synonymous With Streamliner!

Pioneer Zephyr is a name that has become synonymous with the word "streamliner."

Whilst the Union Pacific was running their M-10000 "Streamliner" some months before the Zephyr was put into service in May of 1934, the Zephyr stole the public relations show and is the better-known and more widely remembered.

The train had an iconic sleekness that made it easy for the public to identify.

When it made its record breaking 1015 mile run on May 26th from Denver to Chicago, the Pioneer Zephyr gained even more fame, traversing the 1015 miles non-stop in just 13 hours, 4 minutes and 58 seconds to arrive at the Opening of the Century of Progress Exposition.

There, it was one of the biggest attractions during the summer of 1934.

Before it went into regular service in the autumn of 1934, it traveled to over 220 different American cities and was toured by over 2 million people.

Even if you are not a Burlington Route fan, it is quite possible that the Zephyr visited your city and could run on your layout as a white flagged special just like the original train did.

The Pioneer Zephyr also stared in the movie Silver Streak and was seen by millions more people all over the world.

• 5 pole motor w/flywheel drive
• Cab Interior
• Specially designed diaphragm to connect the 3 cars together for prototypical appearance
• Lighted Interior in cars 2 and 3 (the motor/drive is in the lead car which was also the freight and Mail compartment on the original train)
• Directional lighting
• PC board "DCC" ready, set up with 10 pin ready for sound installation if you choose
• Flush fit windows
• Designed for 18 inch radius operation

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