Kato Amtrak Heritage Phase II 40th Anniversary GE P42 Genesis Locomotive 66. Kato USA N Scale Model Railroad Trains, Amtrak Diesel Electric. The n gauge Kato USA 176-6023, 66 Phase II Amtrak GE P42 Genesis 40th Anniversary model locomotive features: directional golden white LED headlights, illuminated preprinted number-boards & Amtrak phase 3 paint scheme. other features of this Kato USA n scale Amtrak GE P42 Genesis locomotive include: body mounted Kato magnetic knuckle couplers, A powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup & blackened wheels. The Kato Amtrak Phase II GE P42 n scale model locomotive is also DCC-Friendly. To commemorate their 40th Anniversary Amtrak painted a number of its locos into a series of anniversary schemes, each taking designs from a different paint & logo era from the railroads history. P42 loco no 66 is painted in Phase II heritage scheme that marked the 1st use of Red, White & Blue stripes. Kato 176-6023 No 66 also carries the numbers 1971 & 2011 on its side. These heritage locomotives have been seen in festivities across the USA & serve as a reminder of the long history of Amtrak. Kato Precision Railroad Models, Sekisui Kinzoku Co Ltd, is a Japanese manufacturer of n scale model railroad equipment. Kato was established in 1957 & is based in Tokyo, Japan and in 1986 Kato USA was established. Due to the high quality of their train models Kato is one of the leading n scale model train manufacturers. Kato manufactures n scale train models based on Japanese, North American prototypes & European high speed trains. The establishment of the brand Hobby-Train more than 20 years ago is strongly connected with the development of Kato, Hobby-Train / Lemke is a representative and importer of Kato n scale in Europe. Kato Lemke models are manufactured in Japan by Kato for Lemke in Germany. Working with Kato & other model producers Hobby-Train / Lemke fulfils the wishes of their model train collectors with the main focus on German, Austrian & Swiss model prototypes. As well as manufacturing n scale locomotives, Kato also have a unique modular track system, Unitrack, this takes very little time to put together whether permanent or temporary, always the same result, an almost instant sturdy operational model railway enabling you more time for modelling n scale scenery and buildings. Having the Unitrack ballasted, with an integral roadbed, allows for the possibility to create scenic boards, as any of your chosen model railway displays will always be the same shape each time created, giving flexibility and choice along with easier storage if your creation has to be put away. Because the Kato system is already ballasted it has great stability along with superior connectivity thanks to their Unijoiner concept. Simple plug and play for all N scale modelers young or old. The Kato model railway system is immense, with every conceivable railway layout catered for and is compatible with all other N gauge Usa, European and Japanese N scale locomotives and train rolling stock such as Fleischmann, Minitrix, Peco, Graham Farish and Dapol. N Scale 1:160 model Trains by Kato Usa, Kato Japan, Hobby-Train & Kato Lemke, N Gauge American Outline Trains. Amtrak GE P42 Genesis Locomotive 145, Amtrak Heritage Phase II 40th Anniversary. Kato USA N Scale 176-6023. |