The “City of Los Angeles” was one of the Union Pacific’s “City of” trains, and a direct competitor to trains such as the California Zephyr and Santa Fe Super Chief. With many railroads in the 1950’s vying for the attention of the travelling public, the Union Pacific spend 10 million dollars in 1954 to upgrade its passenger services, promoting its commitment to high quality passenger service as well as creating one of the most iconic trains of the golden age of american railroading.
One of the most iconic images of this train were its dome cars (“Domeliners”), which, like the California Zephyr, granted its passengers with an unparalleled view of the countryside as the train would make its trips between Chicago and Los Angeles.
Passenger Car Features:
- Unique prototype specific toolings for eight of the cars
- The observation car is depicted in its pre-modified condition to proudly display its unique, illuminated, signboard.
- Each car is equipped with low flange wheels, KATO magnetic knuckle couplers and shock absorber construction for smooth and reliable operation
Storage Mail -Unique Tooling- 5653
Baggage-Dormitory -Unique Tooling- 6002
44 Seat Coach – 5428
44 Seat Coach – 5440
Dome Chair – 7003
Lounge -New Tooling- 6200
10-6 Sleeper -Unique Tooling- Pacific Ocean
Dome Diner -Unique Tooling- 8002
5 Double Bedroom-Lounge Sleeper -Unique Tooling- Boise
11 Double Bedroom Sleeper -Unique Tooling- Placid Lake
Dome-Lounge Observation -Unique Tooling- 9001



John Smith –
The Kato 106-088 set is a fantastic addition to my N Scale collection. The detail on the Union Pacific cars is impeccable, and they run smoothly on the tracks. Highly recommended for any model train enthusiast!
Emily Johnson –
I was impressed by the quality of this set. The City of Los Angeles theme is beautifully executed, and the cars are well-crafted. However, I did notice a slight issue with one of the couplers, but it was an easy fix.
Michael Brown –
This set is a must-have for Union Pacific fans. The attention to detail is outstanding, and the cars are very realistic. They perform flawlessly on my layout. Great value for the price!
Sarah Davis –
I love the historical accuracy of this set. The City of Los Angeles cars are beautifully designed, and they add a lot of character to my N Scale layout. The only downside is that the set is a bit pricey, but it’s worth it for the quality.
David Wilson –
The Kato 106-088 set is a great representation of the Union Pacific fleet. The cars are well-detailed and run smoothly. I did have a minor issue with one of the wheels, but customer service was very helpful in resolving it.
Laura Martinez –
This set is a beautiful addition to my N Scale collection. The City of Los Angeles cars are very detailed and look great on the tracks. I highly recommend this set to any model train enthusiast.
James Anderson –
I was very pleased with the quality of this set. The Union Pacific cars are well-made and run smoothly. The City of Los Angeles theme is a nice touch. Overall, a great product!
Patricia Taylor –
The Kato 106-088 set is a fantastic product. The cars are beautifully detailed and run perfectly on my layout. The City of Los Angeles theme is a great addition to my collection. Highly recommended!