Frisco 1522 – 4-Car Excursion Passenger Set
Celebrate one of America’s most recognizable steam excursion eras with the Frisco 1522 4-Car Passenger Set, a faithful recreation of the consist that traveled behind the legendary locomotive during its excursion years. Each car in this set reflects the real equipment restored and operated on the Frisco 1522 program, capturing the look, feel, and presence of a classic mainline steam fan trip.
Crafted by Golden Gate Depot with all-aluminum bodies, finely detailed interiors, and premium rolling components, this set delivers the authenticity and performance expected from Sunset Models and Golden Gate Depot, these cars bring excursion-era railroading to life in striking O Scale accuracy.
Passenger Cars Included
• “Black Gold” Baggage Car
Converted from a former NP baggage, this car carried tools, supplies, and crew gear needed for long-distance steam excursions.
• “Firefly” Crew Dormitory Car
A former Milwaukee Road dormitory car, rebuilt to serve as crew quarters and support space for extended trips.
• “Chouteau Club” Diner Lounge
A reconfigured parlor car serving as the train’s dining and lounge space, complete with tables, service areas, and full passenger amenities.
• “Bluebonnet” Business Car
A classic business car offering lounge, meeting, and observation accommodations for guests and staff aboard the excursion train.
Model Features
Premium Construction & Detailing
All-Aluminum Car Bodies for unmatched durability, weight, and prototypical appearance
Brass Detail Elements adding crisp interior detailing unmatched in plastic
Fully Detailed Undercarriages featuring brake rigging, air tanks, battery boxes, and piping for each car
True-to-Prototype Car Profiles with correctly scaled windows, doors, diaphragms, and roof contours
Interiors & Illumination
Full Super-Detailed Interiors in every car, including seats, furniture, table settings, partitions, and authentic fixtures with extra lighting
Hand-Painted Passenger Figures installed throughout where appropriate
Table Lamps, Service Accessories, and Lounge Details installed in diner and business cars
Flicker-Free LED Lighting providing warm, consistent interior illumination
Performance, Control & Compatibility
Ball-Bearing Trucks for effortless rolling and long-train capability
Available in:
2-Rail: 48" Minimum Radius
3-Rail: O-54 Minimum Curve
Kadee Couplers on All 2-Rail Cars
Bring the Frisco 1522 Experience to Your Layout
Whether displayed behind your 1522 steam locomotive or as a standalone excursion consist, this 4-Car Frisco Excursion Set captures the elegance and excitement of mainline steam railroading in the preservation era. Every detail — from the aluminum construction to the interior décor — has been crafted to honor the prototype and elevate your O Scale collection.
Reserve your Frisco 1522 Passenger Set today and relive the golden age of steam excursions with a consist worthy of one of America’s great locomotives.
