Description

Currently out of production. Information below for reference only:

Kato will be releasing the Amtrak 50th Anniversary P42 locomotive, which is specially painted to recognise the 50th anniversary of Amtrak's service launch on May 1st 1971.

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 Features:

• DCC CHIP FITTED

• All locomotives will be
  equipped with body mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers
• Locomotives feature
  directional Golden White LED headlights and illuminated preprinted
  numberboards
• Locomotives have a powerful
  five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup and blackened wheels