{"product_id":"preorder-kato-n-16619661-jet-powered-rdc-interior-lights-locomotive-new-york-central-m-497","title":"PREORDER Kato N 16619661 Jet Powered RDC, Interior Lights Locomotive New York Central #M-497","description":"This is the M-497 Black Beetle, also known as the Jet-Powered RDC! This was an experimental jet powered railcar which was built for the New York Central in 1966. The Jet RDC was constructed in about 30 days with a miniscule budget of 35,000, a couple of jet engines, and adjustments to the Budd Rail Car. The Black Beetle was tested on straight tracks in the Midwest, and on July 23rd 1966, it reached a speed of 183 mph.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven though the performance was technically impressive, it also wasn’t really viable because of inconsistent quality of track throughout the US. Development on the project fell through because of the merger between the New York Central and Pennsylvania Railroad\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModel Features\u003cbr\u003eJet engine lights up when moving in the forward position\u003cbr\u003eSmooth running performance\u003cbr\u003eUnique streamlined look reminiscent of the 1960s\u003cbr\u003eKATO knuckle coupler on the back to connect to regular rolling stock\u003cbr\u003eUpgradable with interior light\u003cbr\u003eCompatible with a special Sound Card for the KATO Soundbox (Sold separately)","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42532211195986,"sku":"KAT-16619661-PRE","price":14.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/3410\/2098\/files\/Jet-RDC-1140x760.jpg?v=1785729457","url":"https:\/\/modeltrainstuff.com\/products\/preorder-kato-n-16619661-jet-powered-rdc-interior-lights-locomotive-new-york-central-m-497","provider":"Model Train Stuff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}