NEW FROM WALTHERS EMBARGO UNTIL 12:00 PM CST JUNE 11, 2013 Santa Fe’s San Francisco Chief Joins Walthers Name Train Fleet June 11, 2013, Milwaukee, WI. - Beginning in October, Walthers will roll out its latest HO Scale name train, the San Francisco Chief . Based on Santa Fe’s last new streamliner introduced in 1954, the complete train features seven all-new cars (including the signature “Big Domes” several sleepers, a 74' baggage car and lunch counter diner dormitory), correct Santa Fe coaches and sleepers, plus a limited-run of 37-Class passenger F units with new details, all part of the superbly detailed WalthersProto ® family of products. Cars will feature Walthers exclusive real metal finish simulating stainless steel as appropriate, which matches current Super Chief and El Capitan cars, opening new possibilities for modeling authentic Santa Fe passenger consists. For the most demanding modeler and collector, a limited-run 12-car Deluxe Edition train with factory-installed LED interior lighting and 200+ Preiser figures will also be available at participating hobby shops and walthers.com. Fast Facts: From its introduction, the San Francisco Chief was one of Santa Fe’s most popular trains. Offering direct service from Chicago to the city by the bay — in this case Oakland and later Richmond, where passengers boarded buses for downtown San Francisco — the train also provided convenient service to intermediate stops along 2500+-miles of the road’s southern main line. With affordable coach and sleeping car accommodations, a choice of casual or fine dining, and a superb view from its “Big Dome” dormitory-lounge cars, the San Francisco Chief was a favorite with business and vacation travelers alike. Its fast schedule (47-1/2 hours) made it a perfect choice for the Post Office as well, and considerable volumes of mail were handled year around. In 1964, additional High-Level coaches arrived from Budd to provide additional seats for the popular train, which would remain in service until 1971. Several of the train’s cars went on to serve Amtrak and many have since been preserved. WalthersProto Passenger Car Features: • Seven All-New Cars including Budd “Big Domes” — First Time in Plastic • Based on Equipment Used 1954-1971 • Real Metal Finish Simulates Stainless Steel as Appropriate • Plated to Match Super Chief & El Capitan Passenger Equipment • Mix & Match to Model Other Santa Fe Streamliners • Factory-Installed Grab Irons • Prototypically Accurate Window Tinting • Car Name & Number Decals • Superb Detail Inside & Out • Correct Trucks with Turned Metal Wheels • Proto MAX ™ Metal Knuckle Couplers • First Cars Arrive October 2013 Model Railroad Equipment Since 1932 Wm. K. Walthers, Inc . Mailing Address: P. O . Box 3039 Mi lwaukee, WI 532 01-3039 Corporate Headquarters: 56 01 W. Florist Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53218 41 4-5 27-0770 Fax: 41 4-908-9982 www.walthers.com 74' Pullman-Standard Baggage - Painted to match prototypes. 920-9325 $69.98 March 2014 83' Budd 36-Seat Diner 920-9326 $79.98 April 2014 85' Pullman-Standard “Valley” Series 6-6-4 Sleeper - Painted to match prototypes. 920-9328 $69.98 June 2014 85' Budd 46-Seat Coach 920-9320 $79.98 December 2013 85' Pullman-Standard “Hotevilla” Series 4-4-2 Sleeper 920-9321 $79.98 January 2014 85' Budd “Big Dome” Bar-Lounge Dormitory 920-9324 $84.98 February 2014 85' Pullman-Standard “Blue” Series 10-3-2 Sleeper 920-9322 $79.98 August 2014 85' Pullman-Standard Lunch Counter Diner Dormitory 920-9329 $79.98 July 2014 85' Pullman-Standard “Yampi” Series 8-2-2 Sleeper 920-9327 $79.98 May 2014 85' Pullman-Standard “Indian” Series 24 Duplex Roomette Sleeper 920-9323 $79.98 September 2014 Used on both the San Francisco Chief and the Super Chief , matching “Pine” and “Regal” series sleepers will also be available to model an authentic consist: 85' Budd “Pine” Series 10-6 Sleeper September 2013 920-9002 Standard $74.98 85' Pullman-Standard “Regal” Series 4-4-2 Sleeper September 2013 920-9005 Standard $74.98 WalthersProto Santa Fe 37-Class F7 Diesels Santa Fe took delivery of its first passenger F7s in 1949 when A-B-B-A sets arrived in September. Starting with #37LABC, they were designated the 37-Class, and assigned to Santa Fe’s passenger fleet. Many remained in service until the Amtrak era, and some were later rebuilt as part of the CF7 program. • Limited Edition – One-Time Run of these Engine Numbers • Based on A-B-B-A Units Delivered in October 1952 with: * New - Separately Applied Late-Style Water Fillers on A & B Units * New - 48" Dynamic Brake Fan * New - Brass Nathan 5-Chime Horn * Mars Light * Nose Door Headlight * Freight Style Pilot * Single Steam Generator on B Units • Available with Tsunami ® Sound For DCC & DC Powered Layouts • Authentic “Bulldog” Nose • 14:1 Helical Gears for Quiet. Smooth Operation • Spring 2014 Delivery A-B Sets 920-40697 #43L & 43A w/Tsunami Sound & DCC $529.98 920-40698 #43C & 43B w/Tsunami Sound & DCC $529.98 920-47697 #45L & 45A Standard DC $329.98 920-47698 #45C & 45B Standard DC $329.98 A Unit Only 920-40699 #42L w/Tsunami Sound & DCC $269.98 920-40700 #42C w/Tsunami Sound & DCC $269.98 920-47699 #44L Standard DC $169.98 920-47700 #44C Standard DC $169.98 ### For more information, visit walthers.com. Contact: Kara Yanacheck Walthers Marketing Communications Dept. Phone: 608-498-7556 Fax: 414-908-9982 Prices and delivery dates shown were accurate at press time. For updates, please visit walthers.com.