Illinois Central City of New Orleans (1952)
O Scale Aluminum Passenger Cars
Golden Gate Depot proudly presents the 1952 Illinois Central City of New Orleans, one of America's most recognizable streamliners, available in both 2 Rail (48") and 3 Rail (O54). Introduced by the Illinois Central Railroad on April 27, 1947, the City of New Orleans was created as the daylight companion to the famed Panama Limited, providing fast, comfortable all-coach service between Chicago, Memphis, and New Orleans.
Faithfully reproduced in O Scale, each car features precision-crafted aluminum bodies, individually applied underbody details, fully detailed interiors with seated passengers, ball-bearing trucks, and flicker-free LED lightingfor exceptional operation and realism.
Train #1 & #2 Six-Car Consist
- 30' Express Mail
- Baggage Dormitory
- 48 Seat Coach
- Diner
- 56 Seat Coach
- Observation Tavern Lounge
Add-On Cars
Expand your City of New Orleans to match prototype operations with these optional cars:
- 48 Seat Coach
- 56 Seat Coach
- Diner Lounge
Whether you're recreating a streamlined Illinois Central passenger consist or building a longer mainline train, these add-on cars provide additional operating flexibility and prototypical variety.
Features
- Available in 2 Rail 48" and 3 Rail O54
- Heavy-duty aluminum car bodies
- Fully detailed interiors with seated passengers
- Smooth-rolling ball-bearing trucks
- Flicker-free LED interior lighting
Expected Arrival: Summer 2027
