EGL Update August 2001

Eagle Imports Update - Winter 2002/2003

The information on this page has graciously been provided by Eagle Imports to provide notice of new projects that are being planned. NOTE: All items listed below are in HO scale, unless otherwise noted.

New Product Announcements

KCS - L&A BAY WINDOW - PORTHOLE CABOOSE - In 1950, eleven boxcars from the KCS #16000 series were rebuilt into cabooses. The cars were, to say the least, distinctive! Sporting bay windows and portholes, neatly arranged smooth sides, these little gems rode on standard A.A.R. trucks as well as Allied Full Cushion trucks, both of which are to be provided in these models.

The cars appeared in classics KCS Red. Toward the end of their lives, they were painted in a "mod" Brown and white scheme... the garb in which they, along with the KCS F units, disappeared into the sunset.

EAGLE will produce two versions in HO scale brass of this historic car; both versions in KCS red with black roofs and the appropriate trim, lettering and shields. You may also purchase each version without paint, interiors and lights.

Items In Stock or Available

SAM HOUSTON ZEPHYR - For the first time ever, the 1945 edition of the Sam Houston Zephyr is brought to life in HO scale with compelling detail and finish. EAGLE has spent over a year in painstaking research and careful construction of the "sterling" masterpiece. This, their second numbered and certified issue, is a full set header by EMD E-5 9909, the Silver Bullet. This stunning locomotive leads the all Budd consist of Silver Light, Silver Crown, Silver Trail, Silver Chariot and Silver Hours.

The prototype of this locomotive and train was put into service on the Burlington-Rock Island (lawful joint subsidiary of the CB&Q and CRI&P) between Forth Worth - Dallas and Houston - Galveston in January 1945 as Trains #3 and #4. This full size train replaced the Shovelnose #9901 destroyed in a fire in December 1944. All components of the SAM had seen earlier service on the CB&Q in the Silver Streak Zephyr and other trains. After the SAM's annulment in 1966, the cars, all leased, were returned to the parent company, thence in to Burlington Northern service. Some even saw service in the early AMTRAK years.

EAGLE's careful research and plans were translated into this exquisite creation by master craftsmen of AJIN Precision in Korea. The set is appropriately plated and painted with working diaphragms on the locomotive and cars, has full interiors and complete lighting including the "drumhead." As is EAGLE's practice, the models are numbered and certified authentic. The boxed HO set includes complete descriptive literature, prototype photographs, operating history and a bibliography.

SP - T&NO Class DEP-6 PA-1 A-A SET - These two unit sets are now in stock and disappearing fast. Built by AJIN Precision, both units are powered, fully lighted, have etched and enameled stainless steel SP nose medallions, working diaphragms, stainless steel handrails and much more.

DIESEL DETAILS - The new line of products from EAGLE will enhance and complete your beautiful brass, plastic and resin HO scale models. The line is devoted to accurately researched and executed stainless steel and correctly colored enameled shields and medallions which adorned the noses of Es, Fs, PAs, FAs and more. Steam tender issues are planned for the future. Currently under development are UP (yes, with wings), Santa Fe "Indian Head" (for 1-2s, Es, Fs, PAs, DL-109s and Erie Builts), Rock Island, New York Central, Pennsylvania, CB&Q, Kansas City Southern, Great Northern, Northern Pacific, Missouri Pacific, Texas & Pacific, M-K-T, and many more. Please tell us about your wants and needs.