The Battle of Midway in 1942 is regarded by many historians as the most important
operation of the Pacific Campaign during World War II. This was the first time that aircraft
carriers from opposing sides launched strikes against each other. The Japanese deployed
4 large carriers, the Kaga, Akagi, Soryu and the Hiryu in an effort to sink the 3 American
carriers, the Enterprise, Hornet and the damaged Yorktown defending Midway Island.

This commemorative seven-car freight set features all seven of the aircraft carriers
involved in the Battle of Midway. Each of these colorful cars feature a color rendering of
the aircraft carrier, the carrier’s name and the date of the battle.