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Manufacturing Scale Model Trains For Collectors Since 1962 !
We are Celebrating our 50th Anniversary in March 2012, watch this space for Anniversary Sales!
Notice: None of our products are intended for anyone under 14 years of Age
3rd May 2012 News
Wow #1 ! The reviews from the various model magazines
are starting to come in on our new "HO" & "N" Twin Headlight Zephyr Collector Trains. Photo above provided by Model Railroad Hobbyist
E-Magazine which gives them two thumbs up.
Wow #2 ! Tony Cook, editor of Model Railroad News also
gives them a "two thumbs up" as well as a photo on the Cover of his May issue, and a 3 page spread inside...
Thanks guys !!
"HO" and "N" Sets Have Arrived ! Twin Headlight Version of the Pioneer Zephyr
Both "HO" and "N" sets come with a working Mars light that will function
out of the box in "DC" mode, and can be activated in "DCC" mode with a "DCC" decoder that has the connections available to activate the "P3" function.
Click on Video Link Below to see the Final Production version of the "HO" Twin Headlight Zephyr running
on the "HO"Model Train Layout of the Southern Arizona Society of Engineers in Tucson Arizona (Nov. 2011).
This Zephyr model has the optional "DCC" Sound/function Decoder installed. It comes ready to run out of the box for "DC" mode without sound.
Sound/Function Decoder for DCC may be purchased seperately.
You will also find links to other Video's on various Con-Cor Train products as your Tour our website.
Here are a few still Photos of the Zephyr on our diorama here in the office.
1948 Zephyr Stopped at Station Tail end of Zephyr leaving station with
rear Red Tail warning light aglow.
1948 Zephyr middle car Zephyr backing through station
with Nose Headlight now Red while backing up.
A SPECIAL Sound Decoder is available for the Twin Headlight Zephyr !
Con-Cor , working with DigiTrax, brings you a Special Digitrax Sound Decoder. If you do not have a dealer convenient to you, you can order your Zephyr and Decoder direct from us
and we can install for you.
For only $74.98 we will load your decoder with
the best match to the sounds the Zephyr train we can find, mount the decoder inside the loco, add a special speaker inside the Zephyr, and test run the Loco and Decoder for you, all before we ship. (Decoder and labor to install it are not subject to further discount.)
Questions? Call Vinnie in our Customer Service Dept. during business hours.
Note: If you prefer your local dealer to install for you, no problem
as he can get the stand alone Decoder from us. If you prefer to use a different brand decoder, that's ok also. Both the "HO"
and "N" Zephyrs come with the standard NMRA "Medium" Decoder Socket set that will accept any decoder that has the 10 pin wiring harness.
The Set will come with a Instruction Sheet showing how
you or your dealer can install a Sound Decoder, and how to activate the working "Mars light function" in "DCC" mode.
About the Con-Cor Twin Headlight version of the Pioneer Zephyr:
After several accidents, the Pioneer Zephyr was
modified in the 1940's to add a double "Twin Headlight" assembly above the nose, and the rear observation car.
The second headlight on the nose was an early version
of the "Mars" light. A bright oscillating light enabled motorists to see the approaching train from a greater distance.
Our version of the "Twin Headlight" Zephyr will use a
flashing LED that will operate in both DC and DCC mode to simulate this safety feature. The Pioneer Zephyr retained this "twin headlight"
until its final run on March 20th, 1960.
When running on Analog "DC" the Front headheadlight
will simulate a Mars light function as long as the Train is moving forward. (See Video below). When converted to DCC mode by swapping out the factory mounted
PCB board plugged into the NMRA 10 pin Socket with a Con-Cor DCC Decoder, you can program the P-3 connection to vary the Intensity and
duration of the blinking to suit your own taste, by changing the CV settings. (CV 113, Value 34 suggested).
If you choose to use a DCC sound Decoder other than the Con-Cor, please double check with your Decoder Manufacturer to make sure these settings for operating the
Mars Light in DCC mode will be appropriate for the brand and model Number of the decoder you will be using.
By this time the Original Pioneer Zephyr had many
additional sisters in service on the Burlington system, and the tail end observation car had the name "Pioneer Zephyr" name applied onto
it. Our "Twin Headlight" Zephyr will also have this name applied to the rear of the Train.
You can see a short video of the Engineering Sample
of the new HO Twin Headlight Zephyr running on the Elmhurst Model Railroad Club layout in Elmhurst Illinois by clicking the link at the
bottom of this page.
FEATURES of both "HO" and "N" models.
Working "Mars Light" in both "DC" mode or "DCC" mode !
Fully Assembled and Ready to Run 3 Car Train
Historic Paint and lettering
Metal Die Cast weighting
Metal RP-25 wheelsets
Interiors in #2 and #3 cars (lst car has loco drive mechanism)
All cars lighted
Fourth "add-on" car available to make your train longer. (You can add more than one of these extra cars if you so choose).
"DCC" ready with Industry Standard NMRA 8 Pin Medium Socket set mounted on Locomotive Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Place a "No Obligation" Pre-Order today so you do not miss out, quantities will be limited.
Layaway Multi-month payment plan also available, click on "Pre-Order Today" Banner above for
full details.
"HO" Twin-Headlight-Zephyr (1948 version) Comes in Standard DC, but is"DCC" Ready. Con-Cor makes an optional
DCC decoder for this model (see below).
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Photo of Prototype Train Shown Below
Description All Models Ready To Run
Stock Number
3-car Set Price $449.98
HO 2HL Zephyr 3 Car Train Set Note: This is a collector's Train set, does not come with Power Pack or Track.
"HO" Sound Decoder for 2HL Zephyr train set Since no actual recorded sounds of the Zephyr have been found, we are including authentic "early diesel era sounds" . Speaker Included. Straight forward installation by modeler or your favorite dealer.
For consumers ordering direct from Con-Cor Trains, we can arrange to have the Decoder installed for you, check with our office for details.
"N" Sound Decoder for 2HL Zephyr train set Since no actual recorded sounds of the Zephyr have been found, we are including authentic "early diesel era sounds" Speaker Included. Straight forward installation by modeler or your dealer.
For consumers ordering direct from Con-Cor Trains, we can arrange to have the Decoder installed for you, check with our office for details.
If no local retailer
carries these items, you may order directly from Con-Cor, by
clicking on the Order button above, or fax to Con-Cor
at 520-721-8940, or by our toll free number 1-888-255-7826 which
is available Monday-Friday between 10:00am and 3:00pm Mountain
standard time , or via
regular mail to:
Con-Cor Ltd.
8101 E. Research Court
Tucson, AZ 85710-6758 USA
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of an item, we continue to list it, for it might be instock at one of the hundreds of dealers or
distributors that buy from us, and need to use our website as a reference tool for product
descriptions and pricing.)
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