Widely considered the greatest passenger train of alltime, the 20th Century Limited had already establisheda reputation when the New York Central upgradedthe train in 1938. A new fleet of cars complementedthe streamlined Hudson locomotives, providing an allnew image from the pilot to the tail of the observationcar. The all-Pullman, all-room luxury train included apair of dining cars which doubled as night clubs afterdinner service. While agents sorted the mail in the RPO,passengers could enjoy a hair cut, a cocktail or simplysavor the view from the spacious lounge seating.Lionel’s new rendition of this train includes new toolingfor the RPO, dining and distinctive observation cars.Also included are Pullman Standard 10-5 and 4-4-2sleepers appropriate for the 1938 consist. This run ofcars will feature the 1938 as-delivered New York Centralpaint scheme including the blue accent stripes andPullman lettering. Because the 20th Century wouldn’t becomplete with just one dining car, our StationSoundsdiner includes two cars - one with sounds and onewithout - to match the consist. Cars will feature 4 or 6wheel trucks as appropriate, full-width diaphragms,flicker-free LED lighting and kinematic couplers. Don’t letthe train of the century pass you by!