HO Brass 1948 CRIP/SP 'Golden State' 16 Car Train Challenger 2363/2364/2365 XLNT

Description

HO Brass 16-Car 1948
'Golden State
' Joint Southern Pacific/Rock Island Streamline Passenger Train. Produced by Samhongsa of Korea for Challenger Imports, Ltd. in 2002. CIL Set #’s 2463.1s (10-Car Set) Plus 2464.1s (3-car Add-on Set 'A') and 2465.1s (3-car Add-on Set ‘B’)
The
1948 ‘GoldenState'
conveyed its passengers between Los Angeles and Chicago in just under 48-hours with a consist loaded with deluxe sleeping accommodations. Through-sleeper service to the East Coast was available via the New York Central.
This remarkable set of premium brass models represents the
'Golden State'
during its initial years 1948 to 1950, before the dedicated consist was broken-up and repainted.
The models are factory finished. The set has made a round or two on a large layout and then carefully packed up and stored.
Several of the rigid full-width car-end diaphragms have been carefully removed to allow the train to negotiate a 44-inch diameter curve. The diaphragms are provided with the set – but they are
NOT INSTALLED
. Each of the car-end diaphragms uses 4 small screws to attach to the car ends
THE MOUNTING SCREWS ARE MISSING.
**I have indicated on the car list below those models with removed diaphragms**
All original boxes and packing are in excellent condition, with only a few scuffs on the smooth gray box exterior. Each of the large boxes is provided with two poly bags with spare screws for truck and coupler mounting.
The models included in the set are provided in the four original large boxes. They consist of:
CIL 2463.1s 10-Car Passenger Set 'A' (2 Boxes B-1 + B-2)
#5066 70-foot Railway Post Office Car
#6015 Baggage-Dormitory Car
'Golden Lute’ 48-Seat Chair Car **
'Golden Bell’ 48-Seat Chair Car **
'Golden Bowl’ Coffee-Shop/Lounge **
'Golden Repast’ 36-Seat Dining Car **
'Golden Plaza’ 6-Section, 6-Roomette, 4-Double Bedroom Sleeping Car **
'Golden Sunset’ 4-Double Bedroom, 4-Compartment, 2-Drawing Room Sleeping Car **
'Golden Trail’ 4-Double Bedroom, 4-Compartment, 2-Drawing Room Sleeping Car **
'Golden Divan’ 2-Double Bedroom, 1-Drawing Room Buffet-Lounge Observation Car **
CIL #2464.1s 3-Car Add-On Passenger Set 'A' (C-1)
'Golden Trumpet' 48-Seat Chair Car **
'Golden Valley' 6-Section, 6-Roomette, 4-Double Bedroom Sleeping Car **
'Golden Dial' 4-Double Bedroom, 4-Compartment, 2-Drawing Room Sleeping Car
CIL #2465.1s 3-Car Add-On Passenger Set 'B' (D-1)
'Golden River' 4-Double Bedroom, 4-Compartment, 2-Drawing Room Sleeping Car
'Golden Sun' 10-Roomette, 6-Double Bedroom Sleeping Car
'La Jolla' 12-Double Bedroom Sleeping Car
Each of the models features interior details, appropriate window coverings, non-flexible full-width car-end diaphragms (as-noted the diaphragms have been disassembled on some models), full underbody detailing and superb fit and finish of the distinctive 'Daylight Red' over nickel-plated exterior.
Rock Island and ESPEE enthusiasts take note: NO better example of this complete train has come to market since this combination was released nearly 20 years ago. The listing price represents an extraordinary value at less than 0 per car. All it takes to call it 'yours' is to submit your bid.
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