Union Pacific Aerotrain Diesel Passenger Set w/Proto-Sound 2.0

Part of the post-World War II experimentation with "super lightweights," the Aerotrain is perhaps the most famous and certainly one of the most unusual attempts at resurrecting dwindling U.S. passenger revenues. Even its design is an example of cost-efficiency: the 1200 horsepower locomotive was basically a dressed-up version of an EMD switcher, and the passenger cars were modified intercity bus carbodies riding on two axles. But having these common mix-and-match parts did not mean the Aerotrain was generic! The distinctive outlines of the turret-cab carbody are unmistakable. Only two Aerotrain sets were built in 1956, and they were leased to four railroads, including the Pennsylvania, for testing before they were finally sold to Rock Island in 1958. They saw service for only ten years before they were donated in 1966 to the National Transportation Museums in Green Bay and St. Louis. This futuristic train is a fascinating part of U.S. railroading history, and M.T.H. is proud to make it available in the livery it wore while in service for the Union Pacific.

Set Features - Two-Motored Lead Unit - 3-Car Consist - Operates On O-31 Track - Measures: 45 3/4" x 2 1/2" x 3 3/4" Powered Unit Features - Durable ABS Body and Metal Chassis - (2) Flywheel Equipped Motors - Locomotive Speed Control - Electronic Reverse Unit - Operating Headlight - All-Metal Wheels and Gears - Equipped with Your Choice of Loco-Sound or Proto-Sound 2.0 Digital Sound and Train Control System Featuring Passenger Station Proto-EffectsT Sounds Car Features - Intricately Detailed Durable ABS Bodies - Die-Cast 4-Wheel Trucks - Attractive Deco Scheme - Lighted Car Interiors - Fast-Angle Wheel Sets - Metal Wheels and Axles