Amtrak ALC-42 & Superliner Phase VI 4-Unit “Starter Series” Sett

ALC-42 Amtrak Phase VI #302
Superliner Sleeper #32052
Superliner Coach-Baggage #31021
Superliner Coach #34055

KATO N Precision Railroad Models

Amtrak Superliner Phase VI 6-Unit Bookcase Set

Viewliner II Baggage #61017
Superliner II Transition Sleeper #39029
Superliner I Sleeper #32026
Superliner I Diner #38016
Superliner I Lounge #33023
Superliner I Coach #34058

Every hobby begins with a single step; start off on the right foot with a Kato UNITRACK Starter Set! Each starter set comes with a complete oval of track, a Kato Power Pack, a locomotive, three cars, a re-railer, and an instruction book on how to assemble and care for your new Starter Set. From then on, the sky's the limit thanks to UNITRACK's modular snap-track design. Build a complex basement layout, or keep it simple so that you can take it out in evenings; anything is possible with UNITRACK!

Santa Fe (silver)
Walthers Part # 381-1060018
N scale, Retail: $290.00
 
Santa Fe's finest train makes a great starting point for your N Scale model railroad! This set features a Santa Fe F7A diesel in the world-famous "Passenger Warbonnet" scheme and three authentic "stainless steel" cars: 4-4-2 sleeper "Regal Court," Diner #601 and observation "Vista Valley." A complete 3 x 4' 0.9 x 1.2m oval of UNITRACK with a rerailer makes for easy set up, and there's a power pack and starter guide.
 
Add more cars with the Four-Car Set (#381-1063522) with four sleepers, or the compelte Eight Car Set (#381-106076) with Baggage Car, Mail Car, Pleasure Dome Dorm-Lounge and more, both sold separately.

KATO N Precision Railroad Models

ALC-42 Charger, Superliner Amtrak Starter Set

ALC-42 "Charger" Amtrak Phase VI #302
Amtrak Superliner I Sleeper Phase VI #32052
Amtrak Superliner I Coach-Baggage Phase VI #31021
Amtrak Superliner I Coach Phase VI #34055
Complete oval of track (12 3/8" radius)
Grade crossing/rerailing track
Kato Power Pack SX

Canadian National ES44 locomotive, 6 Cars, Unitrack M1 Basic 4-1/2 x 2' Oval, Power Pack
Walthers Part # 381-1060020
N scale

CSX (Boxcar Logo) ES44 locomotive, 6 Cars, Unitrack M1 Basic 4-1/2 x 2' Oval, Power Pack
Walthers Part # 381-1060021
N scale

Canadian Pacific Loco, 6 Cars, Unitrack M1 Basic 4-1/2 x 2' Oval, Power Pack
Walthers Part # 381-1060022
N scale, Retail: $285.00 USD

EMD F7A + F7B Southern Pacific 6182, 8082
* Dual Headlight, Freight Pilot, no steam generator

Walthers Part # 381-1060427
N scale
 
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. Similar in appearance to its predecessor, the EMD F3, the EMD F7 was a 1500 hp multi-purpose locomotive. Although originally promoted as a freight-hauling unit by EMD, the F7 was also used in passenger service hauling such trains such as the Santa Fe Super Chief and the Great Northern Empire Builder. The F7 was the fourth model in GM-EMD's highly successful F-unit series, and was for a long time (until the introduction of the EMD SD40-2 freight unit) was the best selling Diesel-electric locomotive ever made.

EMD F7A + F7B Milwaukee Road 88A, 88B
* Dual Headlight, Straight Pilot, no steam generator

Walthers Part # 381-1060429
N scale
 
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. Similar in appearance to its predecessor, the EMD F3, the EMD F7 was a 1500 hp multi-purpose locomotive. Although originally promoted as a freight-hauling unit by EMD, the F7 was also used in passenger service hauling such trains such as the Santa Fe Super Chief and the Great Northern Empire Builder. The F7 was the fourth model in GM-EMD's highly successful F-unit series, and was for a long time (until the introduction of the EMD SD40-2 freight unit) was the best selling Diesel-electric locomotive ever made.

From 1947-1961, the Milwaukee Road Olympian Hiawatha ran passenger excursions between Chicago and the Pacific Northwest, operated by the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul and Pacific Railroad.

The Olympian Hiawatha took scheduled excursions through scenic Idaho, Montana’s Bitterroot Mountains, and Washington’s Cascade range. On June 29, 1947, the Milwaukee Road inaugurated its streamlined flagship on a 43-hour, 30-minute schedule. This was advertised as being a “speedliner.” The railroad contracted industrial designer Brooks Stevens to design the train consist, which included some unique and signature cars of the Milwaukee Road.

EMD E7A 2-Unit Set - Standard DC
New York Central #4008, 4022 (Late 1940s 20th Century 2-Tone Gray)

This Kato N Scale EMD E7A 2-Unit Set is based on EMD Cab units built to haul postwar streamliners. E7A units from the 1940s to the 1970s. The 1,500-horsepower units were built for speed and lent a modern, streamlined appearance to the head end of every passenger train they hauled. Features of this locomotive set includes a detailed, injection-molded body, five-pole motor with dual flywheels, all-driver electrical pickup, heavy die cast metal chassis, a lighting control board that can be swapped for a DCC decoder when you're ready (available separately), fine decoration, directional LED headlights and Kato magnetic knuckle couplers.

KATO N-scale Precision Railroad

"Morning Daylight" 10 Car Set
Southern Pacific Lines

In the 1940’s, the Southern Pacific “Morning Daylight” was possibly the world’s most beautiful train, its orange and red striping being reserved for the SP’s premier train lines. This “Morning Daylight” consist ran between Los Angeles and San Francisco along the beautiful California coast, past cities such as Ventura, Santa Barbara, Salinas and San Jose. Heading up the “Morning Daylight” was the specially built steam locomotive, the GS-4, one of the most well known steam engines ever built. 

The Olympian Hiawatha ran through scenic Idaho, Montana's Bitterroot Mountains and Washington's Cascade range. This was advertised as being a speedliner. The railroad contracted industrial designer Brooks Stevens to design the train consist, which included some unique and signature cars of the Milwaukee Road. In 1952, the first full-length "Super Dome" cars were added, which included 68 dome seats and 28 lounge seats. The dome area featured seats positioned lengthwise, facing the 625 square foot double-pane windows - ideal for sightseeing yet insulated for harsh weather. The Olympian Hiawatha was a favorite of many travelers during the post-war travel boom and continued to operate into 1961.

KATO (N-scale) Precision Railroad Models

City of Los Angeles 11-Car Set w/Display Unitrack
Union Pacific (2022 Release, Armour Yellow, gray, red)

Walthers Part # 381-106088

20th Century Limited 9-Car Base Set
New York Central (Late 1940s 2-Tone Gray)

The Kato New York Central 20th Century Limited Nine-Car Passenger Set brings "the most famous train in the world" to your N Scale railroad. This train was typically hauled behind EMD E7 diesel locomotives dressed in the classy NYC Lightning Stripe scheme. The all-sleeper 20th Century Limited carried luxury travelers between New York and Chicago for over 60 years. This Kato N Scale rendition of the famous train is based on the train as it appeared from 1948 to 1954. 

C&NW EMD E8A and Pullman Bi-Level "400" Train 6-Unit Set

Pullman Bi-Level Passenger Cars started their operation on the Flambeau 400 and the Peninsula 400 trains in 1958. At the time, these two 400 trains were the only ones using these then-new Bi-Level cars. In addition to the Bi-level coaches, these two 400 trains also included a special Bi-Level Parlor Car and a Coach-Buffet Car to distinguish the service level from regular Chicago & North Western commuter trains and meet the rider’s needs on the longer distance trips.

Beginning in 1993, Phase IV was introduced as a striking departure from the traditional red, white, and blue style seen previously. Brought into service with the delivery of the newer Superliner II cars, Phase IV has two thin red stripes and a thick dark blue stripe. In 1997, Amtrak extended the scheme to locomotives, initially GE P42DC diesel locomotives on Northeast Corridor services.

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.

Today, coal is no longer sold at the volume it once was in the United States, and many coal carrying railroad cars have sadly been left to rust. Bethgon Coalporters could transport 44,000 pounds of these “black diamonds,” a necessity for the railroad in the era of a coal-driven country; therefore, a need of recycling these cars had to be found!

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.

Today, coal is no longer sold at the volume it once was in the United States, and many coal carrying railroad cars have sadly been left to rust. Bethgon Coalporters could transport 44,000 pounds of these “black diamonds,” a necessity for the railroad in the era of a coal-driven country; therefore, a need of recycling these cars had to be found!

KATO (N-scale) Precision Railroad Models

Gunderson MAXI-IV 3-Unit Well Car w/53' Containers
BNSF Railway 254007 (Boxcar Red, Wedge Logo, FEC Containers)

Walthers Part # 381-1066181

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 53-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.

KATO (N-scale) Precision Railroad Models

Gunderson MAXI-IV 3-Unit Well Car w/53' Containers
BNSF Railway 254353 (Boxcar Red, Wedge Logo, Crowley Containers)

Walthers Part # 381-1066182

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 53-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.

KATO (N-scale) Precision Railroad Models

Gunderson MAXI-IV 3-Unit Well Car Set w/53' Containers
TTX 765122 (yellow, red logo, CN Containers

Walthers Part # 381-1066183

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 53-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.

Diesel Freight Train-Only Set - Standard DC -- Union Pacific (Armour Yellow, gray)

This Kato N Scale Diesel Freight Train-Only Set includes an EMD F7A diesel locomotive, a tank car, two covered hoppers and a caboose. The locomotive features a heavy die cast metal chassis, smooth dual-flywheel drive, all-wheel electrical pickup, a light board that is easily swapped for a DCC decoder (available separately) and Kato magnetic knuckle couplers. Track and power pack sold separately.

PS: NO track or power pack included - TRAIN ONLY

Intercity Express 3-Car Set
Amtrak (Phase IVb; silver, blue, red Pinstripes; 2000s Logo)

Modeling the shorter distance (and northeast corridor) Intercity passenger cars - the Amfleet II and Viewliner sleeper, respectively - these cars are decorated in Amtrak's most current paint scheme: the Phase VI (also known as "IVb"), which marries modern aesthetic simplicity with the traditional Amtrak red, white, and blue stripes.

KATO N-scale Precision Railroad

"Morning Daylight" - Streamlined Articulated Coach
Southern Pacific Lines

In the 1940’s, the Southern Pacific “Morning Daylight” was possibly the world’s most beautiful train, its orange and red striping being reserved for the SP’s premier train lines. This “Morning Daylight” consist ran between Los Angeles and San Francisco along the beautiful California coast, past cities such as Ventura, Santa Barbara, Salinas and San Jose. Heading up the “Morning Daylight” was the specially built steam locomotive, the GS-4, one of the most well known steam engines ever built. 

20th Century Limited 4-Add-On 10-6 and 12BR Sleeper Set
New York Central (Late 1940s 2-Tone Gray)

The Kato New York Central 20th Century Limited Four-Car Passenger Add-On Set completes the consist of "the most famous train in the world" on your N Scale railroad. This streamlined four-car set includes two additional 12-Bedroom Sleepers and two 10-6 Sleepers complementing the nine-car base consist. The all-sleeper 20th Century Limited carried luxury travelers between New York and Chicago for over 60 years. This Kato N Scale rendition of the famous train is based on the train as it appeared from 1948 to 1954.

Amfleet I Coach & Cafe Set
Amtrak Set B, Coach #21232, Cafe #20041 (Phase I, Wide red, blue Stripes))

During its beginnings, Amtrak inherited its passenger cars from other railroads. Old, steam heated and in dire need of upgrades, Amtrak set out to replace these cars in 1973 with the purchase of the first Amfleet cars from Budd. This initial batch of 492 cars were the Amfleet I - with a door and vestibule on either end (unlike their single-doored successor), these cars fell into a few different varieties but essentially broke down into coach and dinette variants. These cars with their Phase I colors are ideal for pairing up with your new Phase I or Phase II SDP40F or with Kato’s still-available Amtrak GG1 (available in two road numbers!). 

Passenger Car Interior Lighting - Kit
Version 2 (2012) Single Car

Can be used to illuminate any N scale Kato Passenger car, Business car, or RDC.

Passenger Car Interior Lighting - Kit
Version 2 (2012) 6 pack

Can be used to illuminate any N scale Kato Passenger car, Business car, or RDC.

Kato Coupler Tight Lock, Type A (Black)
with brake hoses

SP Class GS-4 4-8-4 - Southern Pacific 4433
(Postwar black)

Article No. 126-0308 Steam Locomotive - N scale

Prototype: "Postwar" black - Like the wartime black, these GS-4's had rear mounted train number boards but replaced the traditional "Southern Pacific Lines" lettering with the larger "Southern Pacific" on the tender.

SP Class GS-4 4-8-4 - Southern Pacific 4445
(Postwar black)

Article No. 126-0309 Steam Locomotive - N scale

Prototype: "Postwar" black - Like the wartime black, these GS-4's had rear mounted train number boards but replaced the traditional "Southern Pacific Lines" lettering with the larger "Southern Pacific" on the tender.

SP Class GS-4 4-8-4 - Southern Pacific 4454
(Daylight, orange, red, black, "Lines" Lettering)

Article No. 126-0310 Steam Locomotive - N scale

Prototype: The classic Daylight scheme, made in both late and early "Southern Pacific" and "Southern Pacific Lines" variations, with rear and front mounted train numbers, respectively.

FEF-3 Union Pacific Steam Locomotive | Kato
FEF-3 (Greyhound) Gloss paint, graphite smokebox, black rimmed wheels

Article No. 126-0403 Steam Locomotive - N scale
MSRP $275.00 USD

Siemens ACS-64 Amtrak | Kato

Article No. 137-3003 Electric Locomotive - N scale
MSRP $150.00 USD

Prototype: The ACS-64 is a brand new electric locomotive from Kato, and is Amtrak's newest addition to its locomotive fleet for use in the electrified lines in the northeast. The N Scale ACS-64 features movable pantographs which lock into elevated and down positions, directional headlights, a brand new mechanism wrapped around Kato's legendary flywheel motor, and is geared so that it will match the speed of the GE P42 if modelers wish to run them together.

Streamlined Baggage
Amtrak #1221 (Phase VI))

Viewliner II Baggage: The Viewliner® II is scheduled to be Amtrak’s newest addition to its fleet of single-level rolling stock, with planned rollouts of Baggage cars, diners, and Sleeping cars all expected to enter standard service through the next few years. 

Viewliner II Baggage Car, Phase III Heritage
Amtrak #61015

Viewliner II Baggage: The Viewliner® II is scheduled to be Amtrak’s newest addition to its fleet of single-level rolling stock, with planned rollouts of Baggage cars, diners, and Sleeping cars all expected to enter standard service through the next few years. 

Viewliner II Baggage Car, Phase III Heritage
Amtrak #61024

Viewliner II Baggage: The Viewliner® II is scheduled to be Amtrak’s newest addition to its fleet of single-level rolling stock, with planned rollouts of Baggage cars, diners, and Sleeping cars all expected to enter standard service through the next few years. 

Special Feature: Interior Lights installed.

Pullman Gallery Bi-Level 4-Window Commuter Coach
Metra Chicago #7836 (silver, blue, red)

The Bi-Level "Gallery" commuter car continues to be a favorite design of many commuter rail agencies throughout the United States and Canada, and is still in use today on the Chicago Metra in many of their commuter operations, seen running alongside the more modern Nippon Sharyo cars. The design made its debut on the Chicago & North Western railroad for their Chicago area commuter service in the 1950s.