The Superliner I fleet was built in 1979 by Pullman Standard and were based on the famous Budd built Hi-Levels operated by the Santa Fe railroad for their “El Capitan” all-coach train. 102 Superliner I coaches were built, and 48 Superliner I coach-baggage combination cars with a secure baggage hold instead of lower-level seating. For transportation of bulk items, trains would run with cars known as “Material Handling Cars” cargo carrying freight cars which would run either on the nose or tail of a consist.

Car Types: Today, the Phase VI (also known as Phase IVb) is the most common paint variation seen of Amtrak's equipment, and it can be seen on Amtrak Equipment of all types.

• Fully detailed interiors can be lit with optional Interior lighting kit with LED #11-211/11-212
• Finely detailed with prototype accurate painting and lettering
• Free and smooth rolling trucks for maximum performance
• All cars are equipped with Kato semi-automatic knuckle couplers