Sale Name: Merle VanSteenwyck Brass Train Estate Collection
LOT 525 - ORIENTAL LIMITED 1010 HO BRASS CB&Q NEBRASKA ZEPHYR 5-CAR ARTICULATED SET
Description

HO Scale brass train set from Oriental Limited, catalog number 1010, manufactured in Korea by Daeki. Features the complete Chicago Burlington & Quincy "Nebraska Zephyr" 5-car passenger articulated consist. Oriental Limited was known for producing quality brass models with exceptional attention to detail and prototype accuracy.

The Nebraska Zephyr was one of the Burlington Route's famous streamlined passenger trains, part of the legendary Zephyr fleet that revolutionized American passenger railroading. This articulated train set represents the sleek stainless steel cars with their distinctive fluted sides that became synonymous with modern streamlined passenger service during the golden age of railroading.

Oriental Limited models are renowned for their fine craftsmanship and accurate representation of prototype features, manufactured by premium builders in Japan and Korea. This complete articulated consist captures the innovative design and engineering that made the Zephyr trains famous for their speed, comfort, and distinctive appearance.

Condition: Excellent - complete set appears unused with no signs of handling or operational wear. All cars retain sharp factory details and finish. Stored in climate-controlled environment for 30 years.

Packaging: Complete with original box and contents (see photos)

A rare and historically significant complete train set representing one of the most famous and innovative streamlined passenger trains in American railroading history

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