K Line "Route of the Rockies"

Michael, this set is of particular interest to K-Line collectors. It was made exclusively for Great Plains Model Distributors from 95-97, and then was a catalogue item after that. It may be one of the rare sets with the substitute boxcar, #K514602 Missouri Pacific. 200 of these cars were made as a replacement for the #K5146 car which was taken for the K4545 Colorado Eagle passenger set. While the market for K-Line is not as lucrative as Lionel, it is a niche that will only grow over time. Personally speaking, I searched for over 10 years for the 514602 car. And when the opportunity came to acquire one, I did not hesitate. One last thing. The road names in that set are becoming increasingly rare. The set you have rarely comes up on the big auction site..... and when it does it usually sells quickly.

Well, how about that.  The boxcar says "Route of the Eagles" but the number on the side of the boxcar actually is M.P. in large letters over the number 514602, not the K number you mentioned.

Yes, I do see my error, it is Rockets not 

"Rockies".  Thanks for pointing that out.

Please look at the picture in the auction listing. It shows the blue and gray MOPAC 5146 express car. You stated that yours has the 514602 car. That makes it the uncatalogued set from 1997, and one of the 200 made. Enjoy your trains

See Mike, it worked!