Sale Name: Merle VanSteenwyck Brass Train Estate Collection
LOT 518 - RAILWAY CLASSICS 9905 HO BRASS CB&Q "ZEPHYRUS" EMD EA SHOVEL NOSE DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE
Description

HO Scale brass diesel locomotive from Railway Classics, catalog number CBQEA40, manufactured in Korea by Ajin. Features Chicago Burlington & Quincy EMD EA "shovel nose" diesel locomotive #9905 "Zephyrus" in factory-plated finish. Railway Classics was known for producing detailed brass models with exceptional craftsmanship and authentic features.

The "Zephyrus" was one of the Burlington Route's iconic EMD EA units, featuring the distinctive streamlined "shovel nose" carbody design that epitomized the Art Deco styling of the streamliner era. These revolutionary diesel locomotives helped usher in the age of streamlined passenger service and became synonymous with the famous Zephyr fleet that made the Burlington Route legendary.

This model features excellent overall detail including cab interior, operating headlight, illuminated number boards and classification lights. The powered unit runs well with smooth operation. The authentic factory plating represents the original stainless steel finish that made these locomotives instantly recognizable.

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