{"title":"PREORDER Kato N Locomotives - Diesel (June 2024)","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"preorder-kato-n-1764829s-emd-sd40-2-early-production-union-pacific-3218-dcc-and-sound-325","title":"PREORDER Kato N 1764829S EMD SD40-2 Early Production, Union Pacific #3218 (DCC and Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrototype 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, with Early units representing a pre-1990 appearance and Mid Production units depicting later runs of locomotives. Model Information: Mid Production EMD SD40-2 locomotives mirror a post-1990 locomotive, with deck mounted ditch lights so the modeler can use them with their modern freight rolling stock and in combination with other modern locos. Mid Production road names come with prototype accurate detailing with regards to horn and air conditioner placement as well, with Santa Fe (and ex-santa fe, respectively) units having their airhorns mounted towards the rear and additional antenna and air conditioning units over the cab. Model Features: Equipped with body mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers. Locomotives feature directional Golden White LED headlights. Mid Production: Lighted ditch lights and illuminated preprinted numberboards. Mid Production: Shock absorber construction for reliable performance. Mid Production: DCC friendly and ready for drop in decoder installation of a Train Control Systems K1D4-NC. Early: DCC friendly and ready for drop in decoder installation of a Train Control Systems K1D4. Low flange wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42187391696978,"sku":"KAT-1764829S-PRE","price":292.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/3410\/2098\/files\/5kYrM7_63b9509c-2670-45e3-9dd4-5c027c7f1885.png?v=1761318308"},{"product_id":"preorder-kato-n-1764380-emd-nw2-union-pacific-1039-dcc-equipped-188","title":"PREORDER Kato N 1764380 EMD NW2, Union Pacific #1039 (DCC Equipped)","description":"This Kato N Scale EMD NW2 switcher is ideal for your late-steam-era to thepresent railroad. Based on diesels built beginning in the late 1930s, theproduction lifetime of the NW2 was nearly cut short just three years afterits introduction, thanks to the establishment of the War Production Boardin 1942, which dictated that EMD was to halt all production of switchinglocomotives to produce only road diesels during the wartime years of 1942to 1945. However, after the restriction was lifted, the NW2 sprung back asmany railroads placed orders for this popular little 1000hp powerhouse. In2024 a few of these locomotives can still be found enjoying continuedservice in rail yards. The Kato N scale NW2 replica has great detail and anaccurate body with a flywheel-equipped drive designed for low-speed,high-power pulling. It also features directional headlights (without any ofthe light piping equipment intruding on the interior cab detail), lowprofile wheels for operation on Code 55 and larger rail, illuminated numberboards, and Kato magnetic knuckle couplers. Features also include afactory-installed DCC decoder roe realistic motor control on DCC layouts.The NW2 will handle curves as sharp as 9-3\/4\" radius, but larger curves arerecommended. 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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. 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! Model Information: 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). Additionally, the models will feature walkway-mounted, lighted ditch lights! Handrails will be made of a paintable material so modelers can easily add white end railings. Model Features: 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 Drop in DCC compatible with the Train Control Systems K1D4\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42187392090194,"sku":"KAT-1766410S-PRE","price":306.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/3410\/2098\/files\/5kYrM7_34ba6300-a777-4571-b770-a70a6cd8f3a8.png?v=1761318308"}],"url":"https:\/\/modeltrainstuff.com\/collections\/kato-n-locomotives-diesel-june-2024.oembed","provider":"Model Train Stuff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}