After the big disappointment from Lionel regarding canceling the 18in Southern aluminum passenger cars, I had the privilege of buying something unusual today. A dealer in NC had 6 special Southern passenger sets made and shipped directly from K Line. I have never seen the other 5 (some of you all may own the others). Now, I do realize these cars started out as a Santa-Fe set. And, I thought the vista dome was out of place, but the Southern RR had a dome coach, 1613, which sometimes made the trip between Atlanta and New Orleans.
Tyler,
Very nice set of passenger cars! From what I you said, it sounds like you got the last set? I was also very disappointed that Lionel canceled the 18 inch Southern Aluminum passenger cars. Congratulations on a great find! Thanks for sharing the photos. Ken