Museum Quality NYC Dreyfuss Hudson 'The 20th Century Limited' HD

The 20th Century Limited was the flagship train of the New York Central and was advertised as "The Most Famous Train in the World". It was described in The New York Times as having been "known to railroad buffs for 65 years as the world's greatest train", and its style was described as "spectacularly understated". The phrase associated with one getting the "red-carpet treatment" is derived from passengers' walking to the train upon a specially designed crimson carpet embellished with the brandings of the luxurious 20th Century Ltd. Williams produced the FIRST blueprint accurate, museum quality, super-detailed, brass version of the iconic Dreyfuss Hudson well before Lionel released their 'Smithsonian Edition', which was manufactured by the same company overseas in Korea. The Lionel version was serial numbered with a plate affixed to the bottom of the firebox. It came with a special display case, while the Williams set came in a special presentation box only. The matching aluminum passenger set is a combination of cars made by Williams and Weaver, and together complete a train that is more accurate than using just either set by itself. The drumhead on the observation car was custom made from a photograph taken of the actual 20th Century Limited drumhead on display at the Smithsonian Museum by the owner in order to faithfully capture all the detail of the original.
O-gauge model trains displayed and operated by the Silver Rail Club in Virginia. Founder: Peter J. Martens.