Hot on the heels of the upcoming ACS-64 "Cities Sprinter" locomotive, Kato announces a new Amtrak® project for 2016 – the EMD SDP40F! With this release, Kato will have covered nearly the entire lifespan of Amtrak's electric and diesel passenger locomotives.

• 1971 - 1997: GG1
• 1971 - late 70's: EMD E9
• 1977 - 1985: EMD SDP40F
• 1975 - 1992: EMD F40PH
• 1992 - today: GE P42 "Genesis"
• 2012 - today: ACS-64 "Cities Sprinter"

• The first locomotive built specifically for Amtrak® service!
• Like the prototype, the SDP40F is based off of the Kato SD40-2 Early Drive, making it a proven and reliable mechanical design that will be easily upgradable with a decoder for DCC operation!
• Coming in both Phase I and Phase II Classic paint schemes – a perfect pairing for the Amtrak "El Capitan" Car Set!
• Model 70's and 80's early Amtrak trains with your existing cars or keep an eye out for future releases of early Amtrak rolling stock!