{"product_id":"preorder-kato-n-1069010-sc-44-charger-pacific-surfliner-8-unit-set-amtrak-378-00","title":"PREORDER Kato N 1069010 SC-44 Charger \u0026 Pacific Surfliner 8-Unit Set, Amtrak","description":"Prototype Information:\u003cbr\u003eThe Pacific Surfliner is a 350-mile passenger train the serves coastal communities in Southern California between San Luis Obispo and San Diego, with notable stops in Los Angeles and Anaheim. Since there are no wyes at the terminus of the corridor the Pacific Surfliner runs in Push-Pull service with a locomotive at one end and a cab car at the other end.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe route is the successor the San Diegan a service between Los Angeles and San Diego that had been operated by the Santa Fe since 1938. It was one of the premier routes for Santa Fe until Amtrak took over operations in 1971. In 1988 the service was extended to Santa Barbara, and in 1995 the line was extended to San Luis Obispo. To reflect the nature of the route which follows the coastline for much of its journey the San Diegan service was renamed  “Pacific Surfliner ” in 2000.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe trainsets used for regular service are composed from a fleet of 52 Bi-Level Surfliner coaches, and 9 Amtrak Superliners modified for push-pull Operation. First introduced in 2000 the Surfliner coaches were designed specifically to handle the demand for the rail corridor by including 2 sets of doors on each coach. The Pacific Surfliner runs with a dedicated fleet of SC-44 Siemens Charger locomotives with a unique cowl to streamline the locomotives and coaches. Unique to the Pacific Surfliner is a special blue and silver livery resembling its namesake of the Pacific Ocean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModel Information:\u003cbr\u003eKato ’s new SC-44  “Charger ” model represents the Siemens Diesel-Electric engine as it has been ordered by Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service. This model differs from other variations of the  “Charger ” model with a shorted nose section, a cowl, a destination marking. All of these details have been carefully and lovingly replicated on the brand-new Kato model, which features brand new molding and design from the ground up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe smooth curves of the engine are precisely modeled to match the prototype, with a visible engine compartment beneath the engine ’s distinctive large grill on the side. In order to duplicate the illuminated engine compartment from the prototype model, an interior lighting kit is capable of being installed into the rear of the engine, allowing modelers to enjoy this extra lighting feature!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocomotive Model Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDCC Friendly Mechanism with built in speaker housing space in fuel tank\u003cbr\u003eIlluminated Number boards\u003cbr\u003ePowerful Five Pole Motor\u003cbr\u003eAll Wheel Electrical Pickup\u003cbr\u003ePrototypical see through venting that can be illuminated with #11-211 lighting kit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePassenger Car Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCab-car features directional lighting for Push-Pull Service\u003cbr\u003eUnique all new Tooling\u003cbr\u003eInterior of Cars can be lighted with installation of Interior Light Kit #11-211 or #11-212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Set Includes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSC-44 Amtrak Pacific Surfliner #2118 (San Diego)\u003cbr\u003eAmtrak Pacific Surfliner Business Class #6803\u003cbr\u003eAmtrak Superliner I Coach Phase VI #34095\u003cbr\u003eAmtrak Pacific Surfliner Coach #6400\u003cbr\u003eAmtrak Pacific Surfliner Coach-Cafe #6304\u003cbr\u003eAmtrak Pacific Surfliner Coach #6410\u003cbr\u003eAmtrak Pacific Surfliner Superliner I Coach #34960\u003cbr\u003eAmtrak Pacific Surfliner Cab Coach #6904","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42187391139922,"sku":"KAT-1069010-PRE","price":336.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/3410\/2098\/files\/5kYrM7_1f38b1f2-f48a-4bc2-8763-0ebac859d5e8.png?v=1761318307","url":"https:\/\/modeltrainstuff.com\/products\/preorder-kato-n-1069010-sc-44-charger-pacific-surfliner-8-unit-set-amtrak-378-00","provider":"Model Train Stuff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}