HO PSC Abraham Lincoln Funeral Train Set (with wood presentation box)

HO Scale PSC - Abraham Lincoln Funeral Train Set (with wood presentation box)

NOTE: The photos above are of the O Scale version produced by PSC.

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Included in the set:

A) SHOWN IN PHOTOS #1-13 - The "Nashville"  4-4-0 and the CC&CRR (Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati Railroad) tender which pulled the Lincoln train through Ohio on its route to Springfield, IL

B) SHOWN IN PHOTOS #14-20 - The "United States" Car - Which carried the coffins of both President Abraham Lincoln (SHOWN IN PHOTO #18) and his son Willie. It was built by the United States Military Railroads for President Lincoln's use, however he never saw the car in life. After his burial it was sold to a private individual and later caught fire, in which it was destroyed in 1911. The car was of wood construction with sixteen special wheels of wide tread which allowed it to operate on various gauges of track. The interior was divided into three rooms, heated by two wood stoves. Back in 1865 it was considered 'state of the art' design.

C) SHOWN IN PHOTOS #21-25 - The "Officers" Car - The car intended for the family of the President and the Congressional Committee, belonged to the Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad company, ordinarily used by the President and Directors of the company. It was divided into four compartments, thus: Parlor, chamber, dining room and kitchen; with water tanks and gasometer. The whole car was fitted up in the most elegant and costly manner.

D) SHOWN IN PHOTOS #26-27 - The wood presentation box. This special wood presentation box comes specifically designed for the Abraham Lincoln Funeral Train set. It will have a velvet type lined interior that will protect each piece. Included on the outside is a custom Etched Plate identifying each piece of this numbered collection.

The model will have the following:

1. Coreless can motor.
2. Working valve gear.
3. Lighted cab interior and cars.
4. Polished reflectors.
5. Gauge faces
6. Full cab interior.
7. Simulated caskets in "United States" Presidential Car.
8. Full interiors in cars.
9. Wood presentation box with velvet lined interior.
10.Special etched plate on box.
11.Authenticated paint schemes.

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(NOT INCLUDED, BUT SHOWN IN PHOTO #28) - One of only a few actual photos that exist of the "United States" car.

(NOT INCLUDED, BUT SHOWN IN PHOTO #29) - The Route Schedule of the Abraham Lincoln Funeral Train from Cleveland to Columbus Ohio on Saturday April 29th, 1865.