VIA Rail Siemens Venture Passenger Cars
O Scale by Golden Gate Depot
The next generation of Canadian passenger railroading arrives in O Scale with the VIA Rail Siemens Venture Cars. These sleek, modern coaches represent VIA’s newest corridor fleet, combining contemporary styling, advanced accessibility, and a refined passenger experience that defines intercity rail travel in Canada today.
Golden Gate Depot brings these cutting-edge cars to life with premium construction, fully realized interiors, and crisp factory paint, offered in both VIA’s standard fleet scheme and the striking Lumi promotional scheme. And for those looking to complete the picture, the motive power to lead these trains may be closer than you think.
Prototype Background
Built by Siemens as part of VIA Rail’s corridor fleet renewal, Venture cars now form the backbone of modern passenger service across the Quebec–Windsor Corridor. Featuring cab control capability, upgraded Business Class accommodations, and modern Coach interiors, these cars are designed for efficient push-pull operation and have quickly become a defining symbol of VIA’s future.
Paint Schemes Offered
VIA Rail Standard Fleet Scheme
The primary livery used on Venture corridor equipment.VIA RAIL "Next Gen" Fleet Scheme
VIA Rail “Lumi” Scheme
VIA’s bold promotional livery highlighting the modern Venture fleet.
Available 4-Car Venture Consists
Each consist is fully roadnumbered with no duplication, allowing multiple sets to operate together prototypically.
VIA Rail Siemens Venture – Standard Fleet Scheme
4-Car Set Includes
Cab Control Car: VIA 2300
Business Class Car: VIA 2600
Coach Car: VIA 2800
Coach Car: VIA 2900
Set Price: $1,929.99
VIA Rail Siemens Venture – “Lumi” Scheme
4-Car Set Includes
Cab Control Car: VIA 2317
Business Class Car: VIA 2617
Coach Car: VIA 2717
Coach Car: VIA 2817
Set Price: $1,929.99
Individual Car Availability
To allow for flexible train lengths and prototypical corridor operation, select cars are available for individual purchase.
MSRP: $449.99
Business Class Cars (Individual)
VIA "Lumi" 2917
VIA 2700
VIA 2701
VIA 2707
Coach Cars (Individual)
VIA 2700
VIA 2808
VIA 2908
VIA 2909
These individual offerings make it easy to expand beyond the base 4-car set and build longer VIA corridor trains commonly seen in daily service.
Model Features — Standard Venture Specifications
Aluminum Car Bodies with accurate Venture car profiles and window arrangements
Detailed Underbodies with visible brake gear, tanks, and equipment cabinets
Full Super-Detailed Interiors specific to each car type
Business Class seating and layout
Coach seating with correct spacing and partitions
Passenger Figures Installed where appropriate
Flicker-Free LED Interior Lighting throughout
Ball-Bearing Trucks for smooth, quiet operation
Die-Cast Metal Truck Frames for added stability and weight
Brass Detail Parts including grab irons, steps, and end hardware
Crisp Factory-Applied Paint and Lettering matched to VIA Rail standards
Cab car will feature directional lighting operated by an undercar switch
Designed for Push-Pull Corridor Operation
The Future of VIA Rail — Built One Car at a Time
Whether purchased as a complete 4-car set or expanded with additional Business and Coach cars, the VIA Rail Siemens Venture Cars bring contemporary Canadian passenger service to life in O Scale. With the right cab car up front, modern interiors throughout, and the appropriate motive power not too far off in the future, this is the foundation of a truly modern VIA Rail fleet.
