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Walthers RTR HO Scale 1956 SFEl Capitan 85\' Pullman Std Bag Dorm.
Never out of Box, Photos Only.
(No longer produced).
It’s part of the 1956 El Capitan consist, which is highly collectible.
Transition cars are harder to find than coaches or baggage cars.
This is a Walthers Ready‑to‑Run HO Scale 1956 Santa Fe El Capitan 85\' Pullman‑Standard Baggage‑Dorm Transition Car, road numbers 3477–3499. Designed for the Santa Fe’s streamlined El Capitan consist, this car served as a dual‑purpose baggage and crew dormitory unit while also functioning as a transition car between standard‑height equipment and the railroad’s new Hi‑Level passenger cars introduced in 1956.
The model features Walthers’ plated stainless‑steel finish, factory‑installed grab irons, tinted windows, and prototypical detailing throughout. It is a non‑powered, analog (DC) passenger car suitable for any HO layout and recommended for a minimum 24\" radius. This item is long out of production and sought after by Santa Fe and passenger‑train collectors.
Key Features
Walthers Ready‑to‑Run series
ATSF El Capitan 1956 prototype
85\' Pullman‑Standard Baggage‑Dorm Transition Car
Stainless‑steel plated grab irons
Tinted windows with gasket detailing
Accurate ATSF series #3477–3499
Minimum 24\" radius recommended
HO Scale, analog (DC), non‑powered
Original Walthers SKU: 932‑9750
