New Product Announcement:

GG1 Locomotive Penn Central & Amtrak - Delivery December 2010

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.

Locomotive Features:

  • Blackened metal pantographs

  • Can handle down to 9-3/4 inch radius curves

  • Illuminated class lights that change with direction

  • Illuminated numberboards

  • DCC friendly frame and wiring

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.

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137-2004 GG1 Locomotive
Pennsylvania Railroad
5-Stripe
Tuscan Red
#4876
$139.00 Click the
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137-2002 GG1 Locomotive
Pennsylvania Railroad
5-Stripe
Dark Green
#4929
$139.00 Click the
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Closed
137-2011 GG1 Locomotive
Pennsylvania Railroad
Single Stripe
Dark Green
#4889
$139.00 Click the
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Closed
137-2012 GG1 Locomotive
Pennsylvania Railroad
Single Stripe
Dark Green
#4929
$139.00 Click the
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137-2021 GG1 Locomotive
Penn Central
#913
$140.00
Estimated
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137-2022 GG1 Locomotive
Penn Central
#918
$140.00
Estimated
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137-2023 GG1 Locomotive
Amtrak
#4885
$140.00
Estimated
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137-2024 GG1 Locomotive
Amtrak
#4923
$140.00
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New Product Announcement: C44-9W's - BNSF Heritage II & Red/Silver
Delivery: December 2010

 Prototype Information:

The GE Dash 9-44CW is a 4,380 hp (3,267 kW) diesel locomotive built by GE Transportation Systems of Erie, Pennsylvania. It is also known as the C44-9W or "Dash 9". The design has proved popular with North American railroads. Because of more stringent emissions requirements that came into effect in the United States on January 1, 2005, the Dash 9-44CW has been replaced by the GE ES44DC.  Many North American railroads have ordered the Dash 9. Originally ordering them included Chicago & North Western Railway, Santa Fe, BNSF, CSX, Southern Pacific, Canadian National Railway, BC Rail, and Union Pacific Railroad. Norfolk Southern purchased Dash 9s, however they are actually Dash 9-40CW's.

Model Information:

  • Enhanced underside detailing

  • Accurate Ditch Light and Anti-Climber positioning

  • Separate Handrail and Front Safety Rail Molding

  • Illuminated Number Boards

  • Locomotives are DCC friendly

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.

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176-3508 C44-9W
BNSF "Swoosh"
#703
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176-3509 C44-9W
BNSF "Swoosh"
#727
$110.00 Click the
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176-3510 C44-9W
BNSF Red/Silver
Warbonnet
#722
$110.00 Click the
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176-3511 C44-9W
BNSF Red/Silver
Warbonnet
#725
$110.00 Click the
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176-3512 C44-9W
BNSF Red/Silver
Warbonnet
#741
$110.00 Click the
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176-3513 C44-9W
BNSF Heritage II
#4933
$110.00 Click the
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176-3514 C44-9W
BNSF Heritage II
#4972
$110.00 Click the
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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

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.  Reservations will close on Friday February 20th 2009.  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.

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126-0305 GS-4 Steam Engine
(4-8-4) #4449
Southern Pacific

Note:  Updated tooling!
Numberboard now in
front of loco

$220.00 Click the
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126-0306 GS-4 Steam Engine
(4-8-4) #4450
Southern Pacific

Note:  Updated tooling!
Numberboard now in
front of loco

$220.00 Click the
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126-0311 GS-4 Steam Engine
(4-8-4) #4449
American Freedom Train
$220.00 Click the
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New Product Announcement: GE ES44AC "GEVO" Locomotives
New Paint Scheme: GE Demonstrator
Delivery:  As noted below

 Prototype Information:

The ES (Evolution Series) of locomotives are built by GE Transportation Systems and designed to meet the U.S. EPA's Tier 2 locomotive emissions standards that took effect in 2005. These Evolution Series locomotives are equipped with AC traction motors and are powered by a newly designed "GEVO-12" 12 cylinder engine that produces the same power as the 16 cylinder AC4400CW, but with fewer emissions and greater fuel economy. It also carries a redesigned air-to-air dual-fan heat exchanger, which gives it its distinct "oversized" radiator; a common spotting feature for these new locomotives.

Model Information:

  • Multiple body styles to reflect different "as delivered" railroad specifications

  • Powerful five-pole KATO motor with dual brass flywheels

  • Directional Headlight and illuminated, preprinted numberboards

  • Illuminated ditch lights

  • Kato magnetic knuckle coupler

  • DCC Friendly mechanism ready for drop-in decoder installation

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.

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176-8901 ES44AC
Union Pacific
#5460
Delivery: 9/10
$110.00 Click the
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176-8902 ES44AC
Union Pacific
#5542
Delivery: 9/10
$110.00 Click the
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176-8903 ES44AC
Canadian Pacific
#8705
Delivery: 9/10
$110.00 Click the
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176-8904 ES44AC
Canadian Pacific
#8718
Delivery: 9/10
$110.00 Click the
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176-8905 ES44AC
BNSF (Swoosh)
#5804
Delivery: 9/10
$119.98 Click the
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176-8906 ES44AC
BNSF (Swoosh)
#5942
Delivery: 9/10
$119.98 Click the
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176-8907 ES44AC
CSX
#754
Delivery: 9/10
$119.98 Click the
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176-8908 ES44AC
CSX
#819
Delivery: 9/10
$119.98 Click the
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176-8909 ES44AC
Union Pacific
#5515
Delivery: 11/10
$119.98 Click the
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176-8910 ES44AC
BNSF
#5990
High Number Board
Delivery: 11/10
$119.98 Click the
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176-8911 ES44AC
GE Demonstrator
#2005
Delivery: 10/10
$119.98 Click the
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New Product Announcement: EMD SD45 Locomotives
Delivery: November 2010

 Prototype Information:

The EMD SD45 is a six-axle diesel locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between December, 1965, and December, 1971. Power was provided by an EMD 645E3 twenty-cylinder engine which generated 3,600 HP. This locomotive shared the same common frame with the EMD SD38, EMD SD39, EMD SD40, and EMD SDP40. A total of 1,260 units were built for American railroads. Following this, the SD45-2 was released as its upgraded replacement. Additional models, like the SD45T-2, featuring the Tunnel Motor design, were released. SD45s had several teething problems. Reliability was not as high as anticipated, due to the twenty-cylinder prime mover's propensity to break its own crankshaft. Even though it created an extra 600 horsepower (450 kW) from the 16-645 in the SD40, some railroads felt it just wasn't worth it, even after EMD improved the crankshaft design. Buyers included the Southern Pacific, Santa Fe, the Great Northern Railway and the Northern Pacific Railway. (Contrary to what many believe, the SD45 was not a "gas guzzler." It produced more power per unit of fuel than its 3,000 hp (2,240 kW) counterpart, the SD40.) Many SD45s can still be found, either rebuilt with sixteen-cylinder 645s, operating for lease companies, and running under Montana Rail Link. Wisconsin Central used to roster a large fleet of SD45s, but its sale to CN has recently retired the entire fleet, with mass scrapings. Montana Rail Link is now also starting to sell their engines for scrap.

Model Information:

  • Magnetic knuckle couplers

  • DCC friendly

  • Prototype specific detailing

  • Directional lighting and illuminated number boards

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.

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176-3121 SD45
SF - Kodachrome
#5345
$110.00 Click the
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176-3122 SD45
SF - Kodachrome
#5348
$110.00 Click the
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176-3123 SD45
D&RGW
#5327
$110.00 Click the
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176-3124 SD45
D&RGW
#5334
$110.00 Click the
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176-3125 SD45
GN - Blue
#412
$119.98 Click the
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176-3126 SD45
GN - Blue
#419
$119.98 Click the
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176-3127 SD45
GN - Hustle Muscle
#400
$119.98 Click the
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New Product Announcement: EMD F40PH Locomotives
Delivery: November 2010

 Prototype Information:

 

Model Information:

  • Magnetic knuckle couplers

  • DCC friendly

  • Prototype specific detailing

  • Directional lighting and illuminated number boards

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.

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176-6102 F40PH
Amtrak Phase III
#376
$110.00 Click the
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176-6103 F40PH
Amtrak Phase III
#379
$110.00 Click the
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176-6104 F40PH
Amtrak Phase III
#346
$110.00 Click the
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106-7121 Step Down Coach
Baggage Car Set
Amtrak Phase III
$50.00 Click the
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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).

Model Information:

The Kato AC4400CW will feature Cab, Headlight, Inverter Cabinet, and Number Board details accurate for each prototype roadname. Models will have directional headlights and lighted walkway-mounted ditch lights, as well as lighted Number Boards. The models feature Kato Magnetic Knuckle Couplers, our five-pole motor with dual brass flywheels for smooth operation, and a DCC-Friendly mechanism for easy drop-in of a DCC decoder.

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.

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176-7007 AC4400CW
Union Pacific
"Flags"
#5780
$110.00 Click the
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176-7008 AC4400CW
Union Pacific
"Flags"
#5791
$110.00 Click the
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176-7215 AC4400CW
Canadian Pacific
"Golden Beaver"
#8509
$110.00 Click the
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176-7216 AC4400CW
Canadian Pacific
"Golden Beaver"
#8541
$110.00 Click the
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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.

Model Information:

The Kato SD80MAC locomotives have all the features you would expect in a top quality model.  Power will be provided by a 5-pole motor with skew wound armature mated to a pair of balanced brass flywheels.  All wheel power pickup is provided by blackened metal wheels with low flanges.  Maintenance free LED headlamps and a DCC friendly frame with easily replaceable circuit board round out these outstanding models.

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.

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176-5511 SD80MAC
CSX
#4594
$110.00 Click the
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176-5512 SD80MAC
CSX
#4599
$110.00 Click the
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176-5513 SD80MAC
Norfolk Southern
#7208
$110.00 Click the
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176-5514 SD80MAC
Norfolk Southern
#7210
$110.00 Click the
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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.

Model Information:
  • Smooth low-speed running just like the prototype

  • Head and tail lights

  • Factory equipped with interior lighting

  • Easily runs on tight curves

  • Red, blue and green color versions available

  • Unitram Track Layout is compatible with standard KATO Unitrack

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

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14-801-1 Light Rail
TLR-0600
Red
$125.00 Click the
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14-801-4 Light Rail
TLR-0600
Blue
$125.00 Click the
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14-801-5 Light Rail
TLR-0600
Green
$125.00 Click the
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40-800 Unitram Track
Layout Set
$150.00 Click the
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New Product Announcement: SD70ACe Locomotives
UP - C&NW (Re-Run)
UP - MKT (Re-Run)
Delivery:  As noted below

 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).

Model Information:
  • Newly designed prototype-accurate bolsterless non-radial HTSC truck and five chime airhorn

  • Exceptionally crisp molding to accentuate the distinct angular lines

  • Powerful five-pole KATO motor with dual brass flywheels

  • Directional Headlight and illuminated, preprinted numberboards

  • Kato magnetic knuckle coupler

  • DCC Friendly mechanism ready for drop-in decoder installation

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.

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176-8415 SD70ACe
BNSF
#9370
Delivery: 12/09
$110.00 Click the
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176-8416 SD70ACe
BNSF
#9378
Delivery: 1/10
$110.00 Click the
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Closed
176-8417 SD70ACe
BNSF
#9385
Delivery: 4/10
$110.00 Click the
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Closed
176-8421 SD70ACe
CSX
#4831
Delivery: 1/10
$110.00 Click the
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Closed
176-8422 SD70ACe
CSX
#4842
Delivery: 12/09
$110.00 Click the
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Closed
176-8406 SD70ACe
UP - SP Heritage
#1996
Delivery: 3/10
$110.00 Click the
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Closed
176-8407 SD70ACe
UP - C&NW Heritage
#1995
Delivery: 5/10
$110.00 Click the
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Closed
176-8408 SD70ACe
UP - MOPAC Heritage
#1982
Delivery: 3/10
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176-8409 SD70ACe
UP - MKT Heritage
#1988
Delivery: 5/10
$110.00 Click the
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176-8410 SD70ACe
UP - WP Heritage
#1983
Delivery: 3/10
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176-8411 SD70ACe
UP - George H.W. Bush
#4141
Delivery: 4/10
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New Product Announcement: Tractor with Container Chassis
with 40' Evergreen Container
40' K-Line Containers
Delivery: March 2010

Model Features:

Chassis is adjustable to handle containers 40' to 53' in length.

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.

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23-507B 40' Container 2-Pack
K-Line

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31-615 Volvo VN780 Highway Tractor w/ Pacer
blue chassis
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31-616 Volvo VN780 Highway
Tractor w/ chassis
& 40' Evergreen Container

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31-620 Yard Tractor - Red & White
with TTX yellow chassis
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31-621 Yard Tractor - Yellow
with Cosco Container

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New Product Announcement: Gunderson MAXI-IV TTX w/ EMP Containers
Delivery: April 2010

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:

The powerful appearance of this articulated car will be achieved using a metal injection-molded frame, enhanced by the extensive detail of piping and patterned running boards. Like the prototype, the model will feature two different sized wheels! The two end trucks will have 33” scale wheels while the two middle trucks will have 38” scale wheels. (This is done on the prototype for weight bearing reasons, with the greater weight of the load being borne by the wheels of the mid-car trucks than by the wheels of the trucks on each end).

Additional Model Features:

  • Provides 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 provides 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

  • Each set includes six removable 53-foot containers, all of which are interchangeable with our other container sets

  • Packaging is 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.

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106-6129 Gunderson
MAXI-IV
3-Unit Set
TTX w/ Green EMP Containers
#732211

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

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106-6130 Gunderson
MAXI-IV
3-Unit Set
TTX w/ Green EMP Containers
#732386

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106-6129B Gunderson
MAXI-IV
BNSF w/ CSX Containers
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New Product Announcement: BethGon Coalporters - Union Pacific
Delivery: April 2010

 Prototype Information:

Since 1982, the BethGon Coalporter has been hauling "black diamonds" across the United States. The largest selling Coal Gondola in the world, the car's double tub design increases hauling capacity while reducing maintenance requirements. Tubs below the car lower the center of gravity, providing a smoother ride.

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

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.

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106-4619 BethGon Coalporters
8 Car Set
Norfolk Southern
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106-4620 BethGon Coalporters
8 Car Set
CSX
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New Product Announcement: SD70M Locomotives
Norfolk Southern
Delivery: March 2010

 Prototype Information:

The SD70M has a wide nose and a large comfort cab (officially known as the "North American Safety Cab"), allowing more crew members to ride comfortably inside of the locomotive than the older standard cab designs. There are two versions of this cab on SD70M's, the Phase I, which was introduced on the SD60M, and is home on the SD80MAC & SD90MAC's and the Phase II, which made a return to a more boxy design a la the original 3 window SD60M cabs. Though the Phase II cab has a two piece window matching the Phase I cab windows, the lines of the nose are boxy, with a taller square midsection for more headroom. The SD70ACe/SD70M-2 line has what is considered the Phase II cab, but it is actually more so a Phase III cab, as the windows went from the teardrop design to a rectangular window. Like the SD70, the SD70M also uses DC traction motors. Starting in mid-2000, the SD70M was produced with SD45-style flared radiators allowing for the larger radiator cores needed for split-cooling (split-cooling is a feature that separates the coolant circuit for the prime mover and the circuit for the air pumps and turbocharger). There are two versions of this radiator, the older version with two (2) large radiator panels per side, and the newer style with four (4) square panels per side. This was due to the enactment of the EPA's Tier I environmental regulations. Production of the SD70M was replaced by the SD70M-2 in late 2004, as the EPA's Tier II regulations went into effect on January 1, 2005. 1,646 examples of this model locomotive were produced. SD70M models were produced with 4000 horsepower (2,980 kW) EMD Model 710 prime movers. Purchasers included the Union Pacific, Southern Pacific (now UP), CSX and Norfolk Southern.

Model Information:

All of these models will feature Kato's popular White LED Headlight, magnetic knuckle couplers, printed numberboard, MU hose detail, a powerful five-pole motor with dual brass flywheels, and a DCC-friendly mechanism. These models will be equipped with all-wheel electrical pick-up and blackened metal wheels.

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.  Reservations will close on Monday March 23rd 2009.  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.

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176-7501 SD70M
Norfolk Southern
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176-7502 SD70M
Norfolk Southern
#2599
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New Product Announcement: P42 Locomotive Amtrak Phase V
Delivery: June 2007

 Prototype Information:

The General Electic P42 locomotive is also known as the "Genesis" locomotive. The P42 is a modern 4200 horsepower passenger locomotive used across the United States and Canada. Amtrak's P42 has replaced the EMD F40PH in revenue service and today they are used throughout the United States and often operated in a mixed consist of Phase IV and Phase V schemes.

Model Information:

  • All locomotives will be equipped with body mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers

  • Locomotives feature directional LED headlights and illuminated number boards

  • Locomotives have a powerful 5-pole motor, all wheel pickup and blackened wheels

  • Illuminated Number Boards

  • Locomotives are DCC friendly

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.

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176-6009 P42
Amtrak Phase V
#127
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176-6010 P42
Amtrak Phase V
#28
$105.00 Click the
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106-3513 Superliner Car Set A
Amtrak Phase IVb
Coach/Baggage
Coach
Diner
Sleeper
$100.00 Click the
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106-3514 Superliner Car Set B
Amtrak Phase IVb
Coach
Coach
Lounge
Sleeper
$100.00 Click the
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106-600B Superliner Bundle
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Both Car Sets
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New Product Announcement: "California Zephyr" Passenger Train (New Run!)
with New Names & Numbers
Revised Tooling on the F3's - No Dynamic Brakes - New Passenger Pilots
PA-1's in the Gold/Silver/Black Paint Scheme!

Delivery:  February 2010 (March 2010 for PA-1's)

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. Important: rd #'s shown below are from Original set ... new set will have new names/numbers on all cars.

KATO California Zephyr 11-Car Set - Item #106-056

Railroad
Car Type
Car Name
Car #
CB&Q Baggage TBA TBA
D&RGW Dome Coach TBA TBA
CB&Q Dome Coach w/Conductor's Room TBA TBA
WP Dome Coach TBA TBA
CB&Q Dome-Buffet TBA TBA
CB&Q 10-6 Sleeper TBA TBA
D&RGW 10-6 Sleeper TBA TBA
CB&Q Diner TBA TBA
D&RGW 16-Sec Sleeper TBA TBA
WP 10-6 Sleeper TBA TBA
D&RGW Dome Observation TBA TBA

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106-056 "California Zephyr"
11-Car Set
CB&Q/D&RGW/WP

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176-1311 F7 A-Unit
CB&Q
#9962A
$84.95 Click the
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176-1312 F7 A-Unit
CB&Q
#9962C
$84.95 Click the
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176-1307 F7 B-Unit
CB&Q
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176-1204 F7 A-Unit
Western Pacific
#801A
$84.95 Click the
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176-1208 F7 B-Unit
Western Pacific
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176-1304 F7 A-Unit
D&RGW
#5541
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176-1305 F7 A-Unit
D&RGW
#5544
$84.95 Click the
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176-1308 F7 B-Unit
D&RGW
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176-4107 PA-1 A-Unit
D&RGW
#6011
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176-4108 PA-1 A-Unit
D&RGW
#6013
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176-4113 PB-1 B-Unit
D&RGW
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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

8 Car Set:
Baggage #3466
RPO #82
ACF 10-6 Sleeper "Palm Star"
Pleasure Dome # 503
Diner # 600
Dormitory Lounge # 1342
ACF 4-4-2 Sleeper "Regal Arms"
Sleeper Lounge Observation: "Vista Heights" with tail light and drumhead
 
4 Car Set:
(2) ACF 10-6 Sleepers "Palm Haven" & Palm Top
(2) ACF 4-4-2 Sleeper "Regal Gate" & "Regal Hunt"

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.

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106-074 "Super Chief"
8 Car Set
Santa Fe

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106-6003 "Super Chief"
4 Car Add-On Set
Santa Fe

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176-2123 F7 A-Unit
Santa Fe
#38 installed
#38C optional
$85.00 Click the
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176-2211 F7 B-Unit
Santa Fe
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New Product Announcement: Santa Fe "El Capitan" Passenger Train
Delivery:  November 2009

Reservations for the Bundle deal are still open
Only a limited number of reservations remain available
Reservations for individual items have now closed

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.

Model Information:
  • Specific interior and exterior details

  • Shock absorber construction gives even traction and performance

  • Hi-level coach with continuous lighted drumhead and marker lights

  • All detail parts factory installed

  • DCC friendly

  • Designed to be pulled by KATO F7's

  • Comes with display Unitrack

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106-075 "El Capitan"
10 Car Set
Santa Fe

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

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106-7115 "El Capitan"
2 Car Add On Set
Santa Fe

(1) Storage/Mail Car
(1) Coach

$50.00 Click the
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176-2122 F7 A-Unit
Santa Fe
#40 installed
#40C optional
$85.00 Click the
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176-2211 F7 B-Unit
Santa Fe
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106-075B "El Capitan" Bundle
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10 Car Set
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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.

Model Information:

Kato’s own N scale NW2 replicates each and every rivet of prototype detail with pinpoint precision, while emphasizing low-speed, high-power pulling. It also features directional headlights (without any of the light piping equipment intruding on the interior cab detail), low profile wheels, illuminated number boards, and Kato magnetic knuckle couplers.

  • All locomotives will be equipped with body mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers

  • Locomotives feature directional LED headlights and illuminated number boards

  • Sophisticated light piping keeps the visible cab interior free of lighting equipment.

  • All new motor and mechanism design

  • Locomotives are DCC friendly

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.

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

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Milwaukee Road
#668
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176-4364 NW2
Milwaukee Road
#672
$100.00 Click the
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176-4361 NW2
Pennsylvania
#3909
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176-4362 NW2
Pennsylvania
#5912
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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.

Model Information:

All of these models will feature Kato's popular White LED Headlight, magnetic knuckle couplers, printed numberboard, MU hose detail, a powerful five-pole motor with dual brass flywheels, and a DCC-friendly mechanism. These models will be equipped with all-wheel electrical pick-up and blackened metal wheels in trucks that replicate the HTCR Phase II trucks. (On the prototype, this truck evolved from the HT-C trucks found on the SD40-2 through SD60 and features radial steering capability).

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.  Reservations will close on Tuesday January 27th 2009.  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.

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Cab Headlight
BNSF Swoosh
#9839
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176-6310 SD70MAC
Cab Headlight
BNSF Heritage II
#9842
$105.00 Click the
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176-6311 SD70MAC
Cab Headlight
BNSF Heritage II
#9863
$105.00 Click the
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176-6407 SD70MAC
Nose Headlight
BNSF Swoosh
#8937
$105.00 Click the
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New Product Announcement: F7 A & B Locos - Great Northern
Delivery: June 2007

 Prototype Information:

The EMD F7 was a 1,500 horsepower B-B Diesel-electric locomotive produced between February, 1949 and December, 1953 by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division. It succeeded the F3 model in GM-EMD's F-unit sequence, and was replaced in turn by the F9. Final assembly was at GM-EMD's La Grange, Illinois plant. Although originally promoted as a freight-hauling unit by EMD, the F7 was also used in passenger service hauling such trains as the Santa Fe's El Capitan. A total of 2,366 cab-equipped lead A-units and 1,483 cab-less booster or B-units were built. The F7 was the fourth model in GM-EMD's highly successful F-unit series of cab unit locomotives, and was, prior to the introduction of the EMD SD40-2 freight unit, the best selling Diesel-electric locomotive of all time. Many F7s remained in service for decades, as railroads found them economical to operate and maintain. However the locomotive was not very popular with the yard crews who operated them in switching service because they were difficult to mount and dismount, and it was also nearly impossible for the engineer to see hand signals from his ground crew without leaning way outside the window. As most of these engines were bought and operated before two-way radio became standard on most American railroads, this was a major point of contention. In later years, with the advent of the "GP" type "road switchers", Fs were primarily used in "through freight" and "unit train" service where there was very little or no switching to be done on line of road. The F7 can be considered the zenith of the cab unit freight Diesel, as it was ubiquitous on North American railroads until the 1970s (longer in Canada). The F7 design has become entrenched in the popular imagination due to it having been the motive power of some of the most famous trains in North American railroad history. The F7 replaced the F3, differing primarily in internal equipment (mostly electrical) and some external features. The F7 was eventually succeeded by the more powerful but mechanically similar F9

Model Information:

  • DCC friendly mechanism that will allow drop-in decoder installation.

  • Details as per prototype

  • Lighted numberboards

  • Smooth Kato mechanism

  • Fully automatic magnetic knuckle couplers.

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

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.

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.

Your reservation is a firm purchase commitment.
Please read our policy on canceling reservations.

 

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176-2132 F7 A-Unit
Great Northern
#365A
$85.00 Click the
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176-2133 F7 A-Unit
Great Northern
#365C
$85.00 Click the
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176-2134 F7 B-Unit
Great Northern
#365B
$85.00 Click the
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New Product Announcement: E8/9 Locomotives Southern Pacific
Delivery: October 2008


Previous production run photo shown

The E8/9 diesel locomotive shared the similar "bulldog nose" carbody style as the shorter, more popular F7 and was powered by two separate 12-cylinder prime movers (i.e., diesel engines) capable of producing 2250/2400 hp. The E8/9 also rode on A-1-A trucks (powered axle-idler axle-powered axle), resulting in an exceptionally smooth ride favored by crews. The E8/9 was produced in both A-units and cabless B-units. The A-units were usually built to railroad specification of either single or dual headlight and freight or passenger pilot. Like the F3 and F7 of the same time period, the E8/9 was utilized in both passenger and freight service.

Model Information:

  • Body mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers

  • Illuminated preprinted numberboards

  • Powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup and blackened wheels

  • DCC friendly

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.

Your reservation is a firm purchase commitment.
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176-5307 E8/9
Southern Pacific
"Daylight"
#6018
$95.00 Click the
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176-5308 E8/9
Southern Pacific
"Daylight"
#6046
$95.00 Click the
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for pricing
Closed
176-5309 E8/9
Pennsylvania
Tuscan 5-Stripe
#5715
$95.00 Click the
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Closed
176-5310 E8/9
Pennsylvania
Tuscan 5-Stripe
#5893
$95.00 Click the
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New Product Announcement: PA/PB-1 Locomotives Southern Pacific
Delivery: October 2008


Previous production run photo shown

The E8/9 diesel locomotive shared the similar "bulldog nose" carbody style as the shorter, more popular F7 and was powered by two separate 12-cylinder prime movers (i.e., diesel engines) capable of producing 2250/2400 hp. The E8/9 also rode on A-1-A trucks (powered axle-idler axle-powered axle), resulting in an exceptionally smooth ride favored by crews. The E8/9 was produced in both A-units and cabless B-units. The A-units were usually built to railroad specification of either single or dual headlight and freight or passenger pilot. Like the F3 and F7 of the same time period, the E8/9 was utilized in both passenger and freight service.

Model Information:

  • Body mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers

  • Illuminated preprinted numberboards

  • Powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup and blackened wheels

  • DCC friendly

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.

Your reservation is a firm purchase commitment.
Please read our policy on canceling reservations.

 

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176-4104 PA-1
Southern Pacific
"Daylight"
#6055
$95.00 Click the
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176-4105 PA-1
Southern Pacific
"Daylight"
#6056
$95.00 Click the
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176-4111 PB-1
Southern Pacific
"Daylight"
#5922
$95.00 Click the
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176-4112 PB-1
Southern Pacific
"Daylight"
#5924
$95.00 Click the
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New Product Announcement: SD40-2 Locomotive BNSF ("Swoosh" Logo)
Delivery: May 2008


Prototype photo shown

 Prototype Information:

As a prototype, the SD40-2 was the most popular second-generation diesel with sales of over 3000 in the U.S. and more than 700 in Canada. There were many variations of this popular diesel because of the long production run.

Model Information:
  • All locomotives will be equipped with body mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers

  • Golden White LED headlights and illuminated preprinted numberboards

  • Lighted ditch lights

  • Shock absorber construction for reliable performance

  • Locomotives will be DCC friendly

  • Low flange wheels

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.

Your reservation is a firm purchase commitment.
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176-8205 SD40-2
BNSF
"Swoosh" Logo
#6752
$100.00 Click the
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176-8206 SD40-2
BNSF
"Swoosh" Logo
#6806
$100.00 Click the
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New Product Announcement: E8/9 & Smoothside Cars
Delivery: February/March 2008

Prototype photo shown

 Prototype Information:

The E8/9 diesel locomotive shared the similar "bulldog nose" carbody style as the shorter, more popular F7 and was powered by two separate 12-cylinder prime movers (i.e., diesel engines) capable of producing 2250/2400 hp. The E8/9 also rode on A-1-A trucks (powered axle-idler axle-powered axle), resulting in an exceptionally smooth ride favored by crews. The E8/9 was produced in both A-units and cabless B-units. The A-units were usually built to railroad specification of either single or dual headlight and freight or passenger pilot. Like the F3 and F7 of the same time period, the E8/9 was utilized in both passenger and freight service.

Model Information:

  • Body mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers

  • Illuminated preprinted numberboards

  • Powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup and blackened wheels

  • DCC friendly

Discount:  Preorder Discount 20% off M.S.R.P.

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.

Your reservation is a firm purchase commitment.
Please read our policy on canceling reservations.

 

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176-5305 E8/9 A-Unit
Union Pacific
#951
$95.00 $71.25 Closed
176-5306 E8/9 A-Unit
Union Pacific
#956
$95.00 $71.25 Closed
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176-5351 E8/9 B-Unit
Union Pacific
#951B
$95.00 $71.25 Closed
106-1054 Smoothside Set A
Union Pacific

Baggage
Coach
Diner
Dome

Note: Photo shows
previous release
set which is
similar

$100.00 $75.00 Closed
106-1055 Smoothside Set B
Union Pacific

RPO
Dome
Sleeper
Observation

Note: Photo shows
previous release
set which is
similar

$100.00 $75.00 Closed

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New Product Announcement: P42 Locomotive Via Rail
Delivery: June 2007

 Prototype Information:

The General Electic P42 locomotive is also known as the "Genesis" locomotive. The P42 is a modern 4200 horsepower passenger locomotive used across the United States and Canada. Amtrak's P42 has replaced the EMD F40PH in revenue service and today they are used throughout the United States and often operated in a mixed consist of Phase IV and Phase V schemes.

Model Information:

  • All locomotives will be equipped with body mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers

  • Locomotives feature directional LED headlights and illuminated number boards

  • Locomotives have a powerful 5-pole motor, all wheel pickup and blackened wheels

  • Illuminated Number Boards

  • Locomotives are DCC friendly

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

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.

Your reservation is a firm purchase commitment.
Please read our policy on canceling reservations.

 

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176-6007A P42
Via Rail Canada
#916
$100.00 $75.00 Closed

 

New Product Announcement: F3 A & B Locos - SP Black Widow
Delivery: June 2007

 Prototype Information:

The F-Unit is probably the most recognized diesel locomotive in North American history. It was found on railroads from East to West and North to South. Eastern railroads favored a "Single Headlight" version of the F3, while Western railroads favored a "Dual Headlight" version. F3 locomotives were used in both freight and passenger service. For passenger service, it was necessary for the locomotives to have a Steam Generator to provide heat and electricity in the passenger cars. In later years, many F3 locomotives originally intended for passenger services were downgraded to freight duty. The Union Pacific started accepting delivery of Electro-Motive F3 locomotives in 1947. Intended for passenger service, an early delivery was numbered in the 900 series and entered in UP's locomotive classification scheme as FP-3 locomotives. In the early 1950s, the 900 series locomotives were renumbered into the 1451 number series. Displaced by more powerful E8 locomotives, several F-Units received freight pilots as they continued performing dual roles for Union Pacific. Many F3s were ultimately rebuilt to F9 specifications. 

Model Information:
  • DCC friendly mechanism that will allow drop-in decoder installation.

  • Details as per prototype

  • Lighted numberboards

  • Smooth Kato mechanism

  • Fully automatic magnetic knuckle couplers.

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

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.

Your reservation is a firm purchase commitment.
Please read our policy on canceling reservations.

 

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176-1104 F3 A-Unit
Southern Pacific
#6103
$85.00 $63.75 Closed
176-1104A F3 A-Unit
Southern Pacific
#6102
$85.00 $63.75 Closed
176-1108 F3 B-Unit
Southern Pacific
$85.00 $63.75 Closed

 

New Product Announcement: 2-8-2 Heavy Mikado
Delivery: April 2007

 Prototype Information:

The 2-8-2 was one of the more common configurations in the first half of the 20th century before dieselization. Nearly 2,200 of this type were constructed by ALCO, Lima and Baldwin based on designs of the USRA between 1917 and 1944. Of all of the USRA designs, the Mikado proved to be the most popular.

Model Information:
  • This production will consist of CB&Q plus undecorated

  • Detail parts will be factory installed

  • KATO's new fully automatic coupler will be installed on the rear of the tender

  • New semi-automatic coupler will be installed on the front to facilitate double heading

  • All other specifications are the same as previous runs

Note: A standard solder-in style decoder will be required for DCC operation

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

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.

Your reservation is a firm purchase commitment.
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126-0200 2-8-2 Mikado
Undecorated
$174.95 $129.95 Closed
126-0211 2-8-2 Mikado
CB&Q #5510
$174.95 $129.95 Closed
126-0211A 2-8-2 Mikado
CB&Q #5502
$174.95 $129.95 Closed