II when the locomotives received numerous upgrades includ-
ing new nickel-steel frames, new cylinders, and new fireboxes.
They were redesignated as class H-1. The 4-8-4 Northerns were
assigned to both passenger and fast freight service, but because
of their size and weight, CNW restricted them to the Omaha-to-
Chicago main line. The models were handcrafted in Korea. Both
2-rail and 3-rail versions are available at $1499.95 each.
Major projects currently under development at 3rd Rail include
an 8-car set of Canadian Pacific’s famous transcontinental name
train – The Canadian. The cars will be crafted in aluminum and fea-
ture correct window arrangements with a proper prototype tint,
and warm-white LED overhead lighting. The eight cars include a
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