My version of the CZ

That's quite a set you've put together!

 

I knew you were up to something when you got the WP F3s 

Very nice train, David. 

 

For others interested in 15-inch cars, Lionel produced a very nice passenger set circa 2003 under the external label "Burlington Zephyr" as a 4-pk (6-15311) and follow-on 2-pk (6-29149).  But the cars were individually labelled "California Zephyr".  Even back in 2003, Lionel created a CZ with a domed observation!!!   

 

Don't hold me to it, but those may have been the very first 15" passenger cars that Lionel offered with detailed interiors vs. their earlier passenger cars with window-silouhettes.

 

David

But notice Aaron, I'm still out west along with the UP.

Very nice set you've assembled, David.

 

You've done well to capture the prototype:

 

 

The 15 inch cars look pretty good with the F units.  I use the Lionel cars with the silouhettes, from before the Burlington set came out.  For add-ons (diner/coach) I use the Lionel Santa Fe surfliners.  The fluting is the same.

 

The 15 inch cars don't look as good with the D&RG Alco PA's or Burlington E units.

 

Pingman,  Nice picture of the Altamont hills.

 

 

 

15 inch cars are my favorite as they look best on my setup.  Your CZ passenger cars are sharp and I always love WP F-units.  Enjoy your set, David.

David1,

    Very impressive and very realistic, great job.  David never play down your layout and what you run, it has always been very impressive.  Scale mean little when you

build your layout correctly.

PCRR/Dave

I really like the look of that set. Thanks for sharing with us.

-Greg

I think you did a great job David!

David:

 

You made an excellent choice in both engine power and the matching passenger cars. Theses Lionel diesels in my opinion are some of the best F units Lionel has done to date. The detail is very good and they run like champ.

 

In terms of the K-Line 15" passenger cars, you could not have done better. They are just superb. This makes a great addition to your inventory.

 

Well done, David!!!!!!! 

Nice train David.  I am in a similar boat as you....15 inch passenger cars look best with the limited space I have.  Enjoy your New CZ!!

 

- Mike

They look great David!

Very nice looking train!

Very nicely done!

 

Peter

David, as for the 15", 18" and 21" car lengths, I can't tell a car's length if the perspective of the viewing angle is acute.  In the prototype photo in my earlier reply, I can't tell if those are 60' or 72' or 85' cars--I know the prototype was 85', but I can't tell from the view in the photo.