Description
Pre-Order Due Date: June 30 2026 3pm CST
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Pre-Order FAQ
Most manufacturers give an ETA on when they expect to release the pre-order which can be seen near the "add to cart" button on the product page. They also give an order due date (found in the product description) which is indicative of when the product is expected to go into production.
There is a 5% NON-refundable deposit for preorders, this amount will be deducted from the price of the product when it arrives. You will see how much downpayment is required after adding the item to your cart. We do not store your payment information and it is not charged by us when the product arrives.
For any pre-order submitted after the due date, we will try our best to fulfill your pre-order, but are at the mercy of the manufacturer and if they produce more than were preordered by their dealers. If we cannot fulfill your pre-order we will credit the 5% deposit to you.
When the pre-ordered product(s) are available to ship, you will receive an email requesting the remaining 95% payment that will take you to your cart. It is at this point you are asked for shipping address and method OR in-store pickup.. We will never charge your payment method without you checking out. At this time you are also able to add other in-stock items if you wish.
Please note that Estimated Arrival Dates can change at any point. Midwest Model Railroad is not responsible for manufacturers delaying production. Visit midwestmodelrr.com/pre-orders/ for more information.
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The Pioneer Zephyr is an ICONIC diesel-powered trainset built for the CB&Q (Burlington Route) in 1934. KATO USA is recreating this model in its current appearance, as displayed at the Museum of Science and Industry.
In the early 1930s, railroads suffered great losses as people stopped taking the train due to the Great Depression, and the automobile was gaining popularity. The CB&Q decided to strike up a deal with the Budd company to create a “trainset of the future” to appeal to customers.
On May 26th, 1934, it set a speed record for travel between Denver and Chicago. It made a 1015.4-mile run in about 13 hours and 5 minutes. This trip typically took two days, and the train reached a top speed of 112.5 mph. The Pioneer Zephyr even starred in the movie called “The Silver Steak”, but alas, all good things must come to an end.
The consist was finally retired in 1960, but thankfully, it was later donated to Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry. While passenger rail in the United States dwindled in popularity, the Pioneer Zephyr made a lasting impact on railroad history. This train consist was the first of 9 zephyrs made for Burlington, and it helped to propel diesel power to passenger rail.
The KATO USA model will be directly based on the consist found in MSI. The train will be available in a 3-Car bookcase set, which includes the RPO Power car, the baggage/buffet coach, and the observation car.
Details
Scale: |
N Scale |
Road Name: |
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CB&Q) |
Version: |
(DC Silent) |
