The 3-unit articulated consist that Budd ultimately delivered employed the use of lightweight stainless steel construction that borrowed on aircraft fuselage technology. By using a tubular shape, Budd was able to disperse the cars weight over fewer trucks while creating a stronger design than traditional car bodies afforded. The final design was unique not only in appearance but in function as well. The low, sweeping design and rounded "shovel" nose made Zephyr's a popular siding attraction and frequent subject of railfan shutterbugs all over the country.

SET FEATURES:

• Set includes one motored powered unit, two non-powered coaches and one powered observation car
• Operates on O-31 track
• Measures 50" long

POWERED UNIT FEATURES:

• Durable ABS body
• Metal chassis
• Flywheel equipped motor
• Operating headlight
• Illuminated cab interior
• All metal wheels and gears
• Proto-Sound 2.0 with the Digital Command System featuring Passenger Station Proto-Effects digital sound

CAR FEATURES:

• Intricately detailed durable ABS bodies
• Die-cast 4-wheel trucks
• Attractive deco scheme
• Lighted car interiors
• Fast-Angle wheel sets
• Metal wheels and axles
• Flywheel equipped motor in observation car