Need some info: Lionel # 39059

[Jumijo]

I saw an ad in CTT that has a Santa Fe Streamliner 2 pack, part number 39059. The ad lists the set for $99.95. Are these cars the same type as found in the current El Capitan set or different? When were they originally released? Does anyone have any info on these cars?

Jim

[laz 57]

JIM,
I have the PRR set of 39065 and add on 39092 they are a 13.5 inch car which would probably work with the set?
laz57

[Jumijo]

Opening doors, Laz? The El Capitan cars are 13.5".

Here's a link to an auction for an El Capitan car. Same style?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Lionel-Santa-Fe-Streamliner-Coach-Car-25131-new_W0QQitemZ6047180359QQcategoryZ4148QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Jim

[laz 57]

JIM,
Yes the doors open.
laz57

[laz 57]

JIM,
Looks like the same car.
Lite interior, doors open, diafram.
laz57

[Jumijo]

Thanks, Laz!

Jim

[Chris F]

Jim, the 39059 add-on passenger set was for the 21973 (RS) or 21974 (SS) sets shown in Lionel's 2001V1 catalog. They're the same type, but there is a difference in decoration - red/yellow stripes above and below the windows for the 2001 cars, black/yellow/red stripes below the windows for the El Capitan cars.

You can see the details if you access the catalogs on Lionel's website.

[Jumijo]

Thanks for the great info, guys. The cars are decorated differently. That's not that big a deal. But I was hoping one of them would be a vista dome.

Jim

[laz 57]

JIM,
That is the same year the Pennsys came out.
laz57

[Jumijo]

Thanks, Laz.

Those PRR cars are pretty sharp! I think I'm going to wait for the California Zephyr 2 packs to come out later this year. One of them is a vista dome. I'll just make them over as Santa Fe cars. Gotta have a vista dome!

Jim