The Milwaukee Road used a total of three different locomotives to pull the consist between Chicago and Olympia, WA in the early 50's - two electrics (used on electrified portions of the journey) and the EMD FP7 - a specialized variation of the F7A which was lenghtened to accomodate a larger water resevoir for its steam generators (a necessity for long distance passenger service like that of the Olympian Hiawatha). While E units could also have filled this role (and did, in later years), their A1A truck design (spreading their weight and giving them less traction) made them less than ideal for handling the steep grades of the Milwaukee's route through the Rocky Mountains. FeaturesHO SD 40-2 Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Unitrack SetAll new uniquely tooled cars for the Hiawatha trainEach car is equipped with low flange wheels and KATO magnetic knuckle couplersThe Post 1952 Super Dome and Distinctive Tail car will be exquisitely modeled with full maroon interiors and flush windowsInterior of cars can be lighted with optional installation of #11-211/212 Interior Light Kit version 2 with White LEDSpecificationsDimension: 8.1 H x 10.3 W x 4 L in.
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