New Product Announcement: Additional Amtrak P42 Anniversary Locos
Delivery: May 2011

Information for Amtrak P42 Anniversary Locos:

Amtrak’s 40th anniversary has ended, but the heritage lives on! The final two paint schemes of Amtrak’s Anniversary painted GE P42 locomotives will be released by Kato USA this spring, allowing modelers to display and operate all four phases of Amtrak’s anniversary locomotives along with their phase V and Vb modern locomotives

KATO Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy in effect:  All authorized KATO dealers now must advertise new products at the suggested list price however this does not change our discount pricing policy.  To see our discount price simply add the products to your shopping cart.  You can always empty the shopping cart if you are not ready to order or reserve at this time.

Note:  This is a limited offering.  We will take reservations until our allocations are sold out.  Please reserve as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Any units left for stock will be sold at a higher price than shown below so reserve yours in advanced to get our best price and best selection.

New Product Announcements:
GG1 Conrail Bicentennial Scheme!
MAXI-I Double Stack Car Sets BNSF
Commuter Passenger Cars
Delivery: April 2012

GG1 Model Features:

MAXI-I Model Features:

• The powerful appearance of this articulated car will be achieved using a metal injection-molded frame, enhanced by the extensive detail of piping and running board.

• This car will provide stable operation with or without container loads due to Kato’s new innovative heavier material steel compound plastic used for the construction of the well car.

• Each container has a magnet and a metal plate to hold it securely to the well car bottom or to the top of the lower Kato container.

• Shock absorber construction will provide smooth and stable operation, with or without the container loads. The KATO Kinematic trucks will maintain the prototypical appearance on straight track while delivering smooth operation on curved track.

• KATO magnetic knuckle couplers will allow automatic coupling and uncoupling action.

• Each set will include ten removable 40-foot containers

• Kato packaging will be designed for the separated storage of the articulated unit, providing ease and security when not in use.

KATO Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy in effect:  All authorized KATO dealers now must advertise new products at the suggested list price however this does not change our discount pricing policy.  To see our discount price simply add the products to your shopping cart.  You can always empty the shopping cart if you are not ready to order or reserve at this time.

Note:  This is a limited offering.  We will take reservations until our allocations are sold out.  Please reserve as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Any units left for stock will be sold at a higher price than shown below so reserve yours in advanced to get our best price and best selection.

New Product Announcement: MAXI-I Double Stack Car Sets
 TTX w/ APL Containers
Delivery: March 2012

Prototype Information for the Gunderson MAXI-IV:

An All-New Intermodal Car release from Kato USA! One of the most commonly seen Intermodal Well Cars seen riding the rails today is the MAXI-I 40’ Intermodal Car. Run as a set of 5 Wells, these cars are designed to carry 40 foot containers in the bottom position while being
able to accept larger sized containers.

Model Features:

• The powerful appearance of this articulated car will be achieved using a metal injection-molded frame, enhanced by the extensive detail of piping and running board.

• This car will provide stable operation with or without container loads due to Kato’s new innovative heavier material steel compound plastic used for the construction of the well car.

• Each container has a magnet and a metal plate to hold it securely to the well car bottom or to the top of the lower Kato container.

• Shock absorber construction will provide smooth and stable operation, with or without the container loads. The KATO Kinematic trucks will maintain the prototypical appearance on straight track while delivering smooth operation on curved track.

• KATO magnetic knuckle couplers will allow automatic coupling and uncoupling action.

• Each set will include ten removable 40-foot containers

• Kato packaging will be designed for the separated storage of the articulated unit, providing ease and security when not in use.

KATO Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy in effect:  All authorized KATO dealers now must advertise new products at the suggested list price however this does not change our discount pricing policy.  To see our discount price simply add the products to your shopping cart.  You can always empty the shopping cart if you are not ready to order or reserve at this time.

Note:  This is a limited offering.  We will take reservations until our allocations are sold out.  Please reserve as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Any units left for stock will be sold at a higher price than shown below so reserve yours in advanced to get our best price and best selection.

New Product Announcement: MP36PH Locomotives plus Bi-Level Cars
Virginia Railway Express (VRE)
All New Tooling!
Delivery: February 2012

 Prototype Information:

The Motive Power International MP36PH is used by a number of cities across the country for commuter service, their often distinctive and colorful paint schemes serving to make these locomotives the “figureheads” for local commuter service.

The modern Nippon Sharyo-built Gallery Bi-Level is based off of the same concept as the original Santa Fe “El Capitan” Bi-level design concept, whose success went on to inspire such double decker cars as Amtrak’s Superliners and the Bombardier Bi-Level car which is also used in commuter service. Today, gallery Bi-Level cars such as those used by the Chicago Metra commuter service can be seen operating in several states across the United States, such as Virginia and California.

KATO Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy in effect:  All authorized KATO dealers now must advertise new products at the suggested list price however this does not change our discount pricing policy.  To see our discount price simply add the products to your shopping cart.  You can always empty the shopping cart if you are not ready to order or reserve at this time.

Note:  This is a limited offering.  We will take reservations until our allocations are sold out.  Please reserve as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Any units left for stock will be sold at a higher price than shown below so reserve yours in advanced to get our best price and best selection.

New Product Announcement: Santa Fe "El Capitan" Passenger Train
SECOND RUN! New Car Names & Numbers!
Delivery: Winter 2012

Prototype Information:

Relive some great moments in history in miniature with KATO's "El Capitan" which was usually pulled by an F7 A+B+B+A combination with the model's time period during the last half of the 1950's.  The "El Capitan" offered coach travel between Chicago and Los Angeles using hi-level coaches, a diner and lounge.  It usually had 10 cars but during the summer it increased to 12 cars.  KATO has selected the most popular time period of 1956-1958 when this train was operated and promoted and advertised by the Santa Fe railroad as it's premier all-coach train between Chicago and Los Angeles with a transition car and step down cars and operating tail lights and a drumhead on the rear of one of the 68 seat coach cars.  In January 1958 the "El Capitan" and "Super Chief" were consolidated but during the high traffic periods of Christmas and the summer months the "El Capitan" ran separate from the "Super Chief".  You now have the opportunity to operate this "El Capitan" along with the "Super Chief" with all the correct cars.  This train can also be operated with 5 locomotives as F7 A+A+B+B+A.

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(1) Baggage
(1) Baggage-Dormitory
(2) Step Down Coaches
(4) Hi-Level 72 Seat Coaches
(1) 80 Seat Diner
(1) Lounge

(1) Storage/Mail Car
(1) Coach

New Japanese Product Announcements:
500 Series Shinkansen Starter Set
700 Series Shinkansen Starter Set
Delivery: December 2012

IMPORTANT NOTE:  These items MUST be reserved by October 18th, 2011.
We will NOT be ordering these for stock so reserve them if you want them.  Please also note these sets tend to be large and heavy and depending on destination will sometimes need to ship as USPS Priority "oversize".  We ship from the east coast so if you are located in the Midwest or on the West Coast please be aware that these sets will require significantly more shipping than our shopping cart will estimate at checkout.

Information for the 500 and 700 Series Shinkansen Starter Sets

Kato USA is now taking orders for Japanese Bullet Train (Shinkansen) starter sets, with US-style power packs for a no-hassle way to start a modern high-speed rail layout at home! These two “Shinkansen” bullet trains represent some of the newest and most advanced in modern passenger railroading, operating consistently and smoothly at speeds of 170 miles per hour - even on curving track sections – while providing first class accommodations and comfort to passengers. Be sure to contact your dealer immediately if you are interested in getting one of these sets for yourself or as as gift!

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Includes:
Train
Unitrack
U.S. Power Pack

Includes:
Train
Unitrack
U.S. Power Pack

New Japanese Product Announcements:
Senseki Line 205-3100 Series "Mangattan Liner"
Series 800 Kyushu Shinkansen "Sakura & Tsubame"
Delivery: Late October/Early November 2011

IMPORTANT NOTE:  These items MUST be reserved by September 26th, 2011.
We will NOT be ordering these for stock so reserve them if you want them.

Information for the Senseki Line 205-3100 Series "Mangattan Liner"

Senseki Line 205-3100 Series “Mangattan Liner”

The Senseki Line 205-3100 series "Mangattan Liner" operates in the Ishinomaki region of Japan. The home of esteemed “manga” (Japanese comic) artist Shotaro Ishinomori, these “Manga Trains” are decorated with images of his creations, including “Kamen Rider”, “Cyborg 009”, and “Ganbare!! Robocon” and are a popular sight on the Senseki Line.

• Four uniquely painted “Mangattan” cars with special paint, each depicting a different series of Japanese comic characters.

• This powered car set has illuminated front and rear lights as well as an illuminated destination signboard, complete with alternate destination stickers.

• All passenger cars can be lit with optional 11-209 or 11-210 LED interior lighting kits.

You can see a video of this "Mangattan Liner" on youtube at the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uXqOgoQlo4

Information for the Series 800 Kyushu Shinkansen "Sakura & Tsubame"

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Note:  This is a limited offering.  We will take reservations until our allocations are sold out.  Please reserve as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Any units left for stock will be sold at a higher price than shown below so reserve yours in advanced to get our best price and best selection.

New Product Announcement: Gunderson MAXI-IV
Revised Tooling!  Now With Easier Mid-Well Connection
 TTX w/ EMP Containers
 BNSF w/ BNSF Containers
Pacer w/ Pacer Containers
Delivery: January 2012

IMPORTANT NOTE:  The TXX/EMP cars have REPLACED the original run announced a couple of years ago that were never delivered.  Since so much time has passed we have decided to CANCEL those reservations.  If you would still like these models please place a new reservation below.  Thank you.

Prototype Information for the Gunderson MAXI-IV:

Intermodal container service is one of the most popular types of freight service on rails today. The Maxi-IV car is the mainstay of the U.S. domestic double-stack car fleet. Providing an optimum balance between tare weight and capacity, the Gunderson MAXI-IV is a 3-unit articulated double-stack car that can handle containers from 20-foot to 53-foot long in the well and containers 40-foot to 57-foot in the top, or double-stacked, position. As of a result of its versatility and sturdy construction, the MAXI-IV is now the mainstay of the U.S. domestic double-stack fleet. The popularity of this car on North American rails is underscored by its popularity with model railroaders today!

Model Features:

Additional Model Features:

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Note:  CN Containers shown are from previous production and not included.  This offering includes 6 Green EMP Containers.

Note:  CN Containers shown are from previous production and not included.  This offering includes 6 Green EMP Containers.

Note:  CSX Containers shown are from previous production and not included.  This offering includes 6 BNSF Containers.

Note:  CSX Containers shown are from previous production and not included.  This offering includes 6 BNSF Containers.

New Product Announcement: Amtrak P42 Locos, Amfleet & Viewliner Cars
New Phase VI Paint Scheme on the Cars!
Delivery: June 2011

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Note:  Photos show previous production models.  Details
may vary.

New Product Announcement: E8A & GG1 Locomotives PRR
Delivery: Fall 2011

GG1 Model Information:

New Product Announcement: SD90MAC Locomotives
Delivery: December 2011

 Prototype Information:

The C30-7 is a classic GE diesel, produced in the mid 70's/early 80's as a follow up to the popular U30C and was put into use by railroads alongside the SD45, both locomotive seeing production quantities in excess of one thousand units, making the two series' of locomotives some of the most common to see on the rails during this era.

KATO Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy in effect:  All authorized KATO dealers now must advertise new products at the suggested list price however this does not change our discount pricing policy.  To see our discount price simply add the products to your shopping cart.  You can always empty the shopping cart if you are not ready to order or reserve at this time.

Note:  This is a limited offering.  We will take reservations until our allocations are sold out.  Please reserve as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Any units left for stock will be sold at a higher price than shown below so reserve yours in advanced to get our best price and best selection.

New Product Announcements:
Southern Pacific "Daylight" Passenger Train
Delivery: November/December 2011

Southern Pacific "Daylight" Passenger Train Information:

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Note:  Please visit our
KATO North American Locos page
to check availability of matching
locomotives for this set.

Includes 10-Car Set
and all four Articulated Chair
Car Sets
Complete 18-Car Train!

BEST DEAL/BEST PRICING!

New Product Announcements:
Sante Fe Super Chief F7 Locomotives & Car Sets
EMD SD45 Locomotives
Delivery: October 2011

Model Information Santa Fe Super Chief:

Model Information SD45 Locomotives:

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Note:  This is a limited offering.  We will take reservations until our allocations are sold out.  Please reserve as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Any units left for stock will be sold at a higher price than shown below so reserve yours in advanced to get our best price and best selection.

Includes:

Baggage/Express - 3466
RPO -82
10-6 Sleeper - Palm Star
Pleasure Dome - 503
Diner - 600
Dorm/Lounge - 1342
4-4-2 Sleeper - Regal Arms
Sleeper/Lounge/Obs - Vista Heights

Includes:

 10-6 Sleeper - Palm Summit
10-6 Sleeper - Palm Tower
4-4-2 Sleeper - Regal Elm
4-4-2 Sleeper - Regal Gulf

Includes A+B+B+A Set
of F7 Locomotives and the
Complete 12-Car Passenger Train

BEST DEAL/BEST PRICING!

New Product Announcement: MP36PH Locomotives plus Bi-Level Cars
All New Tooling!
Delivery: Fall 2011

 Prototype Information:

The Motive Power International MP36PH is used by a number of cities across the country for commuter service, their often distinctive and colorful paint schemes serving to make these locomotives the “figureheads” for local commuter service.

The modern Nippon Sharyo-built Gallery Bi-Level is based off of the same concept as the original Santa Fe “El Capitan” Bi-level design concept, whose success went on to inspire such double decker cars as Amtrak’s Superliners and the Bombardier Bi-Level car which is also used in commuter service. Today, gallery Bi-Level cars such as those used by the Chicago Metra commuter service can be seen operating in several states across the United States, such as Virginia and California.

KATO Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy in effect:  All authorized KATO dealers now must advertise new products at the suggested list price however this does not change our discount pricing policy.  To see our discount price simply add the products to your shopping cart.  You can always empty the shopping cart if you are not ready to order or reserve at this time.

Note:  This is a limited offering.  We will take reservations until our allocations are sold out.  Please reserve as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Any units left for stock will be sold at a higher price than shown below so reserve yours in advanced to get our best price and best selection.

New Product Announcement: F3 A & B Locomotives (New Run!)
California Zephyr Passenger Train w/ NEW NAMES & NUMBERS
to be announced next month!
Delivery:  August 2011

The California Zephyr is one of the most famous and widely recognized transcontinental trains in the history of North American railroading. Kato will recreate and offer the complete original consist of eleven cars that initiated the service on March 20th, 1949. Said to be "a pretty train from any angle" the CZ was jointly operated by three railroads. The Chicago Burlington & Quincy handled the train between Chicago and Denver. The Denver & Rio Grande Western operated the middle portion of the route, between Denver and Salt Lake City, and the Western Pacific carried the train between Salt Lake City and San Francisco. Each of these railroads contributed specifically lettered cars for the make-up of the train. Because of its silver stainless-steel body, all of the cars of the CZ were given a name characteristic to the western territory it traversed with a "silver" preface. EMD F3 locomotives from all three railroads, as well as by AlCo PA and PB locomotives on the D&RGW, supplied the power for the CZ. The CB&Q operated their F3’s in an A-B-A lash-up. Kato will offer this as a complete 11 car train which will feature extensive new tooling to better match CZ prototype on Kato's well received passenger cars. With newly tooled cars, this set recreates the first-year consist of the CZ with eight different car types. The exact specification of car type and car name for each of the cars in the set is below. Each car will feature a silver corrugated-side body, accurate CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR lettering, blackened metal wheels and Kato semi-automatic knuckle couplers. The Observation car will feature lighted tail lights, marker lights, tail sign. The interior of each of the cars can be dramatically lighted with optional lighting kits. Because of the recognition and history of the California Zephyr, this unprecedented set is sure to be coveted by railfans, rail enthusiasts and railroad historians around the world, not to mention the hobbyists modeling the CB&Q, D&RGW and WP. As an added bonus, this 11-car set will include enough N scale Unitrack at no additional cost for a first-class presentation of the set on a desk or shelf when not in operation on a layout.

KATO Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy in effect:  All authorized KATO dealers now must advertise new products at the suggested list price however this does not change our discount pricing policy.  To see our discount price simply add the products to your shopping cart.  You can always empty the shopping cart if you are not ready to order or reserve at this time.

Note:  This is a limited offering.  We will take reservations until our allocations are sold out.  Please reserve as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Any units left for stock will be sold at a higher price than shown below so reserve yours in advanced to get our best price and best selection.

See above for
car names/numbers

New Product Announcement: C30-7 Locomotives
Updated Tooling and now DCC Friendly!
Delivery: July 2011

Click to enlarge

 Prototype Information:

The C30-7 is a classic GE diesel, produced in the mid 70's/early 80's as a follow up to the popular U30C and was put into use by railroads alongside the SD45, both locomotive seeing production quantities in excess of one thousand units, making the two series' of locomotives some of the most common to see on the rails during this era.

KATO Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy in effect:  All authorized KATO dealers now must advertise new products at the suggested list price however this does not change our discount pricing policy.  To see our discount price simply add the products to your shopping cart.  You can always empty the shopping cart if you are not ready to order or reserve at this time.

Note:  This is a limited offering.  We will take reservations until our allocations are sold out.  Please reserve as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Any units left for stock will be sold at a higher price than shown below so reserve yours in advanced to get our best price and best selection.

New Product Announcement:
Union Pacific City of Los Angeles Passenger Train - Second Run*
Delivery: April/May 2011

*The second run will be the exact same names/numbers as the first run and pricing will remain the same also.  The first run sold out so quickly that KATO USA asked KATO Japan for a second production to increase availability.

Storage Mail #5643	Baggage-Dorm #6008	Coach #5401	Coach #5417
Dome Coach #7001	Lounge Car #6203	10-6 Sleeper "Pacific Guard"	Dome Diner #8004
5-DB Lounge Sleeper "Cheyenne"	11-DB Sleeper "Placid Valley"	Dome-Lounge-Obs #9003

Prototype Information:

The City of Los Angeles was a streamlined passenger train that ran between Chicago, Illinois and Los Angeles, California, via Omaha, Nebraska and Ogden, Utah. Between Omaha and Los Angeles, the train was operated by the Union Pacific Railroad. East of Omaha, the train was operated by the Chicago and North Western Railway until 1955, and by the Milwaukee Road thereafter. This train was the top-of-the-line for UP, which marketed it as a direct competitor to the Super Chief, a streamlined passenger train operated by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, and the Golden State, a streamlined passenger train jointly operated by the Rock Island and Southern Pacific railroads. As with the City of Los Angeles, many of the train's cars bore the names of locales in and around its namesake city. CNW / UP used one of only two EMC E2 locomotives ever built as motive power for the train beginning in 1937. The UP scored a public relations coup in the mid-1950s when the City of Los Angeles was prominently featured in two consecutive episodes of the then popular television series I Love Lucy. In 1955 the Milwaukee Road assumed the service, replacing the Chicago and North Western between Chicago and Omaha. Actor Ronald Reagan often traveled on this train and even did a full page print ad for it that appeared in the National Geographic magazine. In a cost-cutting move, the City of Los Angeles was combined with the City of San Francisco in 1960.

11-Car Passenger Set Includes:

• Storage Mail #5643

• Baggage Dorm #6008

• 44 Seat Coach #5401

• 44 Seat Coach #5417

• Dome Coach #7001

• Lounge #6203

• 10-6 Sleeper "Pacific Guard"

• Dome Diner #8004

• 5 Double Bedroom Lounge Sleeper "Cheyenne"

• 11 Double Bedroom Sleeper "Placid Valley"

• Dome Lounge Observation #9003

KATO Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy in effect:  All authorized KATO dealers now must advertise new products at the suggested list price however this does not change our discount pricing policy.  To see our discount price simply add the products to your shopping cart.  You can always empty the shopping cart if you are not ready to order or reserve at this time.

Note:  This is a limited offering.  We will take reservations until our allocations are sold out.  Please reserve as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Any units left for stock will be sold at a higher price than shown below so reserve yours in advanced to get our best price and best selection.

Includes A+B+B+A
Locomotives plus
11-Car Passenger Set

New Product Announcement: SD70ACe Locomotives
UP - D&RGW Heritage - Re-Stock
UP - George H.W. Bush - Re-Stock
BNSF - Swoosh  - New Road Numbers
CSX - New Road Number
UP - Flag  - New Road Numbers
Kansas City Southern - New Paint Scheme!

Delivery: June 2011

 Prototype Information:

The SD70ACe is similar to the SD70MAC; however, it has been updated to meet the latest EPA regulations for road locomotives. Several other changes were included as well. The radiator on the locomotive is nearly as wide as the cab, and looks similar to the radiator on the SD80 and SD90 series of locomotives. The nose has been modified, producing a much more angular nose than previous models. The cables and brake lines have been routed beneath the walkways, allowing for easy access by maintenance workers. SD70ACe models are rated at 4,300 horsepower. As of 2005, 185 examples of this model locomotive have been produced. Purchasers include BNSF Railway, CSX Transportation, Ferromex, Kansas City Southern Railway, Montana RailLink, CVG Ferrominera Orinoco and Union Pacific Railroad. This locomotive model is also being produced for export. In 2004, BHP Billiton of Australia ordered 14 SD70ACe/lc locomotives for use in iron ore hauling; the "lc" in the model designation stands for "low clearance" as these locomotives are designed to negotiate the tight clearances under the mine equipment. BHP has also ordered an additional 10 SD70ACe/lcs, these will have a newly designed isolated cab. On 29 August 2007, EDI Rail announced that BHP Billiton has placed an additional order for 13 SD70ACe/lcs locomotives, due for delivery in early 2009. Six unique UP "Heritage" paint schemes on SD70ACe locos (such as 1989 and 1995) came to life in Horicon, Wisconsin. In October 2005, UP 4141 was renumbered from UP 8423, and was re-painted in a Air Force One style white/blue and silver paint scheme commemorating the nation's 41st President, George H. W. Bush. Numbers: BNSF 9130-9329 (delivery underway) 9330-9399, CSXT 4831-4850, FXE 4000-4019, KCS 3997-3999 (ex EMD demonstrators), 4000-4029, 4030-4059, 4060-4129, MRL 4300-4315, UP 1982, 1983, 1988, 1989, 1995, 1995 (Heritage Fleet), 4141 (Bush unit), 8309-8423, 8424-8523, 8524-8623 (Actually 8521-8620 because 8521-8523 carried their #'s for the 3rd time).

KATO Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy in effect:  All authorized KATO dealers now must advertise new products at the suggested list price however this does not change our discount pricing policy.  To see our discount price simply add the products to your shopping cart.  You can always empty the shopping cart if you are not ready to order or reserve at this time.

Note:  This is a limited offering.  We will take reservations until our allocations are sold out.  Please reserve as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Any units left for stock will be sold at a higher price than shown below so reserve yours in advanced to get our best price and best selection.

New Product Announcement: Amtrak P42 Locos, Amfleet & Viewliner Cars
New Phase VI Paint Scheme on the Cars!
Delivery: June 2011

Note:  Above photos from previous Amtrak announcement,  Details and paint schemes will vary.

KATO Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy in effect:  All authorized KATO dealers now must advertise new products at the suggested list price however this does not change our discount pricing policy.  To see our discount price simply add the products to your shopping cart.  You can always empty the shopping cart if you are not ready to order or reserve at this time.

Note:  This is a limited offering.  We will take reservations until our allocations are sold out.  Please reserve as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Any units left for stock will be sold at a higher price than shown below so reserve yours in advanced to get our best price and best selection.

Includes Base Set, Add-On Set
plus Additional P 42 Loco, Coach, Viewliner and Baggage Car

New Product Announcement: U23C/U30C Locomotives
Updated Tooling and now DCC Friendly!
Delivery: Spring 2011

 Prototype Information:

Introduced by GE as a competitor to the EMD SD40 and SD40-2, the U23C and U30C locomotive chassis’ were one of GE’s earliest locomotive successes. Nicknamed “U-Boats”, these units were used in multiple services, pulling coal trains, general freight, and even as a test-power unit for the Department of Transportation’s subway car experiments in Colorado.

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New Product Announcement: Amfleet II Set with P42 Locomotive
Delivery: February 2011

Model Information:

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New Product Announcement:

GG1 Locomotive Penn Central & Amtrak - Delivery December 2010

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Locomotive Features:

New Product Announcement: C44-9W's - BNSF Heritage II & Red/Silver
Delivery: December 2010

 Prototype Information:

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New Product Announcement: GS-4 SP & American Freedom Train
Delivery: November 2010

 Overview - GS-4 Locomotives:

The GS-4 runs on eight massive 80” drivers, 300lbs psi boiler pressure, and puts out a roaring 5,500 horsepower at 55mph, with a maximum speed of 110 mph. The large drivers gave the locomotive a high top speed; the telling mark of a steam engine built for passenger service. The GS-4 was built for the Southern Pacific Railroad by the Lima Locomotive Works and delivered in the early 1940’s for the SP’s premier passenger trains, finding its way to the Daylight series of name trains. One of the more unique specifications for the GS-4 by the SP was its Mars light, a necessity with the large amount of grade crossings and fog present on the West Coast. The Mars light, like ditch lights on modern locomotives, was utilized as a warning for grade crossings that a high speed train was approaching, its shifting light patterns serving as an eye catcher in foggy conditions.

American Freedom Train Information:

The American Freedom Train, toured the country in 1975–1976 to commemorate the United States Bicentennial. This 26-car train was powered by three newly restored steam locomotives. The first to pull the train was former Reading Company 4-8-4 #2101. The second was former Southern Pacific 4449, a large 4-8-4 steam locomotive that is still operating in special excursion service today. The third was former Texas & Pacific 2-10-4 #610, which pulled the train in Texas. Within the train's 10 display cars were over 500 precious treasures of Americana. Included in these diverse artifacts were George Washington's copy of the Constitution, the original Louisiana Purchase, Judy Garland's dress from The Wizard of Oz, Joe Frazier's boxing trunks, Martin Luther King's pulpit and robes, and even a rock from the moon. Over a 21 month period from April 1, 1975 to December 31, 1976 more than 7 million Americans visited the train during its tour of all 48 contiguous states. Millions more stood trackside to see it go by. The train's tour began April 1, 1975, in Wilmington, Delaware. The train then traveled northeast to New England, west through Pennsylvania, Ohio to Michigan, then around Lake Michigan to Illinois and Wisconsin. From the Midwest, the tour continued westward, zigzagging across the plains to Utah and then up to the Pacific Northwest. From Seattle, Washington, the tour then traveled south along the Pacific coast to southern California. The train and crew spent Christmas 1975 in Pomona, California, decorating the locomotive with a large profile of Santa Claus on the front of the smokebox above the front coupler. For 1976, the tour continued from southern California eastward through Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, then turned north to visit Kansas and Missouri before traveling through the Gulf Coast states and then north again to Pennsylvania. The tour continued southeast to New Jersey then south along the Atlantic coast before finally ending December 26, 1976 in Miami, Florida. The last visitor went through the train December 31, 1976.

Model Features:

• Drivers are operated by the side rods for smooth performance
• Locomotive has driver and tender electric pickup
• Directional operating (simulated) Mars light
• Directional operating headlight
• Illuminated number boards as it appeared in 1946
• Kato magnetic knuckle couplers on the front and rear of the locomotive
• Detailed cab interior
• All detail parts installed
• DCC friendly

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Note:  Updated tooling!
Numberboard now in
front of loco

Note:  Updated tooling!
Numberboard now in
front of loco

New Product Announcement: GE ES44AC "GEVO" Locomotives
New Paint Scheme: GE Demonstrator
Delivery:  As noted below

 Prototype Information:

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New Product Announcement: EMD F40PH Locomotives
Delivery: November 2010

Model Information:

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New Product Announcement: AC4400CW's - Union Pacific & Canadian Pacific
Delivery: June 2010

Previous production models shown

 Prototype Information:

In 1994, GE delivered the first AC4400CW locomotive, their answer to EMD's successful SD70MAC. Nearly 10 years later, the AC4400CW has become one of the most successful locomotives in the history of North American railroading. The AC4400CW is operated by railroads from East to West and Canada to Mexico. Union Pacific's large fleet of AC4400CW locomotives, with hundreds of locomotives on the roster, is full of variation. Some of UP's locomotives have come through mergers with Southern Pacific and Chicago & North Western. The main spotting feature for the AC4400CW, when compared to the similar C44-9W is the large Inverter Cabinet behind the helper's side of the cab (conductor/brakeman's side).

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New Product Announcement: SD80MAC's CSX & Norfolk Southern
Delivery: June 2010

Previous production models shown

 Prototype Information:

The EMD SD80MAC is a 6000 horsepower (4.5 MW) C-C diesel-electric locomotive produced by General Motors Electro-Motive Division. It is one of the largest single-engined locomotives produced by that company, surpassed only by the dual-engined DD series. The SD80MACs feature radial steering trucks and an isolated cab which was mounted on shock absorbers to lessen vibrations in the cab. All SD80MACs use AC traction motor technology. They are all hood units fitted with safety cabs. The SD80MAC, like the SD90MAC, SD70ACe, and SD70M-2, has a wide radiator section, nearly the entire width of the locomotive, which along with their size makes them easy to spot.

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New Product Announcement: Unitram Light Rail Vehicles and Set
Reservation Deadline: Thursday February 4, 2010 - - March Delivery

 Prototype Information:

A new transit system called Light Rail is employed more and more in cities in USA and Europe for its eco-friendliness. In Japan as well, the first LRT (Light Rail Transit) began operation in 2006 in Toyama. While the railroads have been made to match with the speed of trains, LRT is rather made with the concept of matching it with people's speed and convenience, making the distance between stops short and the floor low.

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Note:  Your reservation must be received by Thursday February 4, 2010.

New Product Announcement: BethGon Coalporters - Union Pacific
Delivery: April 2010

 Prototype Information:

Model Information:

• Removable coal load

• Shock absorber construction for excellent tracking

• Interior bracing detail for prototypical appearence

• Complements Kato loco models such as the SD40-2, C44-9W, SD70 MAC & AC4400CW

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New Product Announcement: P42 Locomotive Amtrak Phase V
Delivery: June 2007

 Prototype Information:

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New Product Announcement: Santa Fe "Super Chief" Passenger Train
with New Names & Numbers on the 8 Car Set!
Delivery:  October 2009

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See above for
car names/numbers

See above for
car names/numbers

New Product Announcement:  NW2 Locomotives Milwaukee Road
Delivery February 2009

 Prototype Information:

EMD’s NW2 switcher’s lifetime was nearly cut short just three years after its introduction, with the establishment of the War Production Board in 1942, which dictated that EMD was to halt all production of switching locomotives, manufacturing only road diesels during the years of 1942 to 1945. However, such was the popularity of this end cab switching locomotive that after the restriction was lifted, the NW2 sprung back as many railroads placed orders for this little 1000hp powerhouse; today these locomotives can still be found enjoying continued service in rail yards.

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Discount:  Preorder Discount 25% off M.S.R.P.

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New Product Announcement: SD70MAC Locomotive - BNSF (New Image)
Delivery: April/May 2009

Prototype Photos shown

 Prototype Information:

The General Motors Locomotive Group (GMLG) Electro-Motive Division (EMD) SD70MAC is one of the most common locomotives plying the rails today. Originally introduced in late 1993 with an order for the Burlington Northern, the production now totals over 900 units, exceeding the combined production of the SD80MAC and SD90MAC locomotives by over 300 units. Designed to be a solid locomotive to upgrade the Burlington Northern fleet, the SD70MAC has its origins in the SD60MAC design demonstrated on the BN. At this time, the SD70MAC, in all of its versions, has been operated by six different railroads in a total of eight different paint schemes. The railroads that operate this locomotive span from East to West and from Mexico to Alaska! The locomotives are used to haul all kinds of freight, and even passenger trains (Alaska Railroad). For comparison, the SD80MAC has been operated in three paint schemes and the SD90MAC has been operated by three railroads in four paint schemes.

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New Product Announcement: PA/PB-1 Locomotives Southern Pacific
Delivery: October 2008

Previous production run photo shown

New Product Announcement: SD40-2 Locomotive BNSF ("Swoosh" Logo)
Delivery: May 2008

Prototype photo shown