Amtrak Pacific Parlour Cars O Scale by Golden Gate Depot
Few passenger cars are as iconic, or as fondly remembered, as Amtrak’s Pacific Parlour Cars. Reserved exclusively for first-class passengers on the Coast Starlight, these rebuilt Hi-Level lounge cars offered an experience unlike anything else in modern Amtrak service, combining classic rail travel ambiance with West Coast scenery and hospitality. For decades, the Pacific Parlour Cars were a defining feature of Amtrak’s premier long-distance train until their retirement in 2018.
Golden Gate Depot proudly brings these legendary cars to O Scale, capturing their unmistakable profile, refined interiors, and unique role in Amtrak history with the level of detail they deserve.
Prototype Background
Originally built by Budd as Santa Fe Hi-Level lounge cars, these cars were later rebuilt by Amtrak into the Pacific Parlour Cars for exclusive use on the Coast Starlight. Featuring lounge seating, a small theater area, bar service, and panoramic upper-level views, they became a signature amenity of the train and a favorite among travelers and railfans alike.
No other Amtrak train offered anything comparable.
Model Features
Accurate Hi-Level Carbody Profile with correct window arrangement and roof contours
Highly Detailed Multi-Level Interiors capturing lounge seating, bar areas, and upper-level spaces
Interior Furnishings and Passenger Seating arranged to reflect prototype layouts
Flicker-Free LED Interior Lighting throughout both levels
Detailed Underbodies with visible brake gear, tanks, and structural components
Die-Cast Trucks for smooth, stable passenger-train operation
Crisp Amtrak Lettering and Striping matched to Pacific Parlour service era
Designed to Integrate Seamlessly into Coast Starlight consists with Superliners, baggage, and transition sleepers
A Signature Car for a Signature Train
The Pacific Parlour Car isn’t just another lounge, it’s the soul of the Coast Starlight. Whether placed mid-train or just ahead of the sleepers, it instantly elevates the presence and authenticity of any Amtrak long-distance consist.
This is the car that passengers remember, and now, it’s the one your O Scale roster has been waiting for.
MSRP: $459.99
