N Scale Products

C&NW/CMStP&O 16-3-1 "Northern" Series Pullman Sleepers

In 1948, 12 new streamlined lightweight sleeping cars were built by Pullman-Standard for the Chicago and North Western and Omaha railroads. The cars contained 16 duplex roomettes, 3 double bedrooms, and 1 compartment. The sleepers primarily were used on overnight trains between Chicago, the Twin Cities, northern Wisconsin, and upper Michigan, which were serviced by the North Western Limited, Duluth-Superior Limited, Chicago Limited, Ashland Limited, North Woods Fisherman, and Wisconsin Lakes Special. During peak travel periods, these sleepers could be found in joint C&NW/Union Pacific service on the transcontinental "Cities" trains until 1956. All 12 cars were sold to NdeM (Mexico) in 1964.

North Western Limited will offer 3 ready-to-run versions in N scale with 4 unique "numbers" each:

• First Release: 1960-1964 version (shown top)
• Second Release: 1956-1960 version (shown middle)
• Third Release: 1948-1956 version (shown bottom)

Delivery of First Release is anticipated March 2006. All cars will leave factory with operating diaphragms, Micro-Trains couplers, accurate paint schemes and lettering, glass, and version specific details. Only ready-to-run will be offered. Price has not been finalized, but is estimated between $35 and $55 (USD), depending on version.