Exclusive Exhibit Train Models--in Action!

Model railroading is a fun and enjoyable hobby for both young and old, and now you can have even more fun thanks to Amtrak's 40th Anniversary inspired HO scale model trains. With these exclusive models, you can run your own 40th Anniversary Exhibit train, Northeast Regionals and other popular Amtrak trains! You can even create your own fantasy consist and let your imagination run wild—another fun part of model railroading.

Get these exclusive Amtrak models today at the Amtrak online store before they're gone.

A big thank you goes out to Philip Shaw, John Swanson and the Northern Virginia Model Railroaders Inc. for helping make this video possible.

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Back last August, we received the preproduction samples of some of the model trains we had produced especially for our 40th Anniversary and that are currently available for sale in the Amtrak Online Store—and accomplished model railroader Howard Zane graciously allowed us to photograph these models on his phenomenally realistic model railroad. At first glance, it’s hard to tell these are 1/87 scale model HO trains!

You’ll notice our miniature version of the 40th Anniversary Exhibit Train, with P40 #822 and F40 #406 leading the crew car Pacific Bend, Display Cars and 40th Anniversary Store Car, as well as Heritage paint P42s number 66 in Phase II and number 156 in Phase I.

We recreated a photo lineup with the three Heritage paint model locomotives similar to the full scale version we held on Amtrak’s 40th birthday in Washington, D.C. Compare them with the real thing!These specially painted engines look fantastic, and their packaging is special as well... P42 156, 66, and P40 822 come in a Special Edition Collectible 40th Anniversary box.

We are still proud of the sneak peak at these awesome models, although some of the models had minor features that would not be the same as the production run. We made some revisions such as relocating the arrow logo on P42 156, as well as removing the white warning labels on the roofs of the P40 and P42 models to make these more accurate to the prototype.

In addition to the Amtrak 40th Anniversary themed models shown here, we also worked exclusively with Walthers to bring you models of our single level equipment in the current Phase IVb paint scheme. For the first time ever, modelers will be able to run a present day single level long distance train with accurately painted ready-to-run cars.

The Models Are Here!

And the models have been delivered! Head over to the Amtrak store pick yours up today, as there are limited quantities of these models and they will only be available through Amtrak. These exclusive Amtrak models are also available for sale on board the Exhibit Train while supplies last.

The Exhibit Train pulls into its next stop with a sizeable crowd on the platform to welcome its arrival.	A crowd waits to tour the Exhibit Train.	The striking Phase III paint on the Exhibit Train will attract a crowd to any layout!	Engine line up to be compared with the real thing.
These samples are absolutely STUNNING! Which is your favorite?	The Amtrak 40th diesels get 'topped off' at the maintenance facility.	P40 822 leads the Exhibit train around a super elevated curve after emerging from a tunnel.	Modern trains have come a long way since the age of steam and heavy weight passenger cars (as seen in the foreground). Model railroading is great fun, allowing eras to merge and imagination to flow.
The HO scale model Exhibit Train negotiates a sweeping “S” curve before pulling into the depot.	No matter where the Exhibit Train travels, people always stop what they’re doing to take a look.	P40 822 poses to show off its classic Phase III colors.	P42 66 shows off her striking Phase II paint.
P42 156 displays the unmistakable Phase I paint scheme. Note that the arrow logo will be relocated as per the prototype in the production run.	Some model railroad employees clean up the right-of-way before the photo shoot starts.	The colors on these models were matched to the real thing to provide the highest level of accuracy. These engines even have the “Beech Grove” decal on the sill stripe!	Our model Exhibit Train passes over a deep gorge on its way to its next stop.