Originally Posted by Happy Pappy:
Not being one to argue the point. And I will not. Just why was the Pioneer head car different? I'll tell you, the original prototype was destroyed in a accident.
The original CB&Q Pioneer Zephyr, which was the "original prototype", was "destroyed in an accident"? Please elaborate.
If Lionel got this wrong that's their problem. I have a 18"X 8' drawing of the, "Mark Twain Zephyr" signed, numbered and authenticated. It's all the proof I need.