MTH 20-62121 Central of Georgia Nancy Hanks 4-Car 64’ Woodsided Passenger Car - Special Run

Introducing the Legendary Nancy Hanks passenger cars!

The Nancy Hanks was a famed locomotive that operated between Savannah, Macon, and Atlanta. She stood out not only for her remarkable speed but also for her stunning appearance — painted a deep royal blue from her cowcatcher to the last coach platform, and elegantly trimmed in gold leaf. The engine itself was adorned with blue and gold striping, proudly bearing the flag of the Central of Georgia Railway and the name Nancy Hanks on its tender.

The train’s name has a layered legacy. It originally came from a bay mare named Nancy Hanks, a record-setting trotter who famously ran a mile in just two minutes. That horse, in turn, was named after Abraham Lincoln’s mother — connecting the locomotive to both racing glory and American heritage.

During the 1800s, it wasn’t common to name entire trains, but locomotives often received names — and few were more celebrated than the Nancy Hanks. Renowned for her speed, she inspired numerous ballads and folk songs across Georgia. One of the best-known verses goes:

Some folks say the Nancy can’t run,
But stop, let me tell you what the Nancy done
She left Atlanta at half past one
And got to Savannah by the settin’ of the sun
The Nancy, she run so fast
She burnt the wind and scorched the grass.

Features
Intricately Detailed, Durable ABS Bodies
Detailed Car Undercarriage
Authentic Paint Scheme
Metal Wheels and Axles
Die-Cast 4-Wheel Trucks
Fast-Angle Wheel Sets
Needle-Point Axles
(2) Operating Die-Cast Metal Couplers
O Scale Kadee-Compatible Coupler Mounting Pads
Constant Voltage Overhead LED Interior Lighting
Separate Metal Handrails
Detailed Car Interiors
Detailed Brake Wheel
Each Passenger Car Contains 12 Hand Painted Figures
4-Car Sets Features (1) Baggage, (2) Coaches, (1) Observation
1:48 Scale Proportions
Unit Measures: 51 5/8 x 2 1/2 x 3 5/8
Operates On O-42 Curves