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Jun 24, 2014 - N Scale

Kato N Scale Via Rail & IC Train Sets With E8's 4 & 6 Car Bookcase Passenger Sets On The Way

These are on the way down the tracks. They are both special PWRS composite sets of locomotives and bookshelf passenger car sets in one package. PWRS has limited numbers of some of these available for order.











The E8 and E9 diesel locomotives share the similar "bulldog nose" carbody style as the shorter, more popular F7 and were powered by two separate 12-cylinder prime movers (i.e., diesel engines) capable of producing 2250/2400 hp. E8 and E9 locomotives also rode on A-1-A trucks (powered axle-idler axle-powered axle), resulting in an exceptionally smooth ride favored by crews. The E8 and E9 were produced in both A-units and cabless B-units; the A-units were usually built to railroad specification of either single or dual headlight and freight or passenger pilot. Like the F3 and F7 of the same time period, the E8 and E9 were utilized in both passenger and freight service.

Model Features:

  • Locomotives will be equipped with a mix of body and truck mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers
  • Locomotives feature directional Golden White LED headlights and illuminated preprinted numberboards
  • Locomotives have a powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup and blackened wheels
  • Locomotives are DCC friendly
  • Drop in DCC compatible with the Train Control Systems K0D8 series and Digitrax DN163K0A

FEATURES:

  • Available in both 6-car and 4-car packaged sets of un-numbered cars for modelers to build their own trains.
  • Designed to run with Kato EMD E8 locomotives
  • Each car is equipped with low flange wheels, KATO magnetic knuckle couplers and shock absorber construction for smooth and reliable operation
  • Interior of cars can be lighted with optional installation of #11-211/212 Version 2 Interior Light Kit with White LED

Limited Quantities Available For Order

Coming Down The Tracks Now

JMP

Product Details

Kato - N Scale - TrainSet - DCC Ready - Illinois Central (IC) - E8A #4018, E8A 4025 & E8B #4105, 6 Car Bookcase Passenger Car Set & 4 Car Bookcase Passenger Car Set - Expected Release Date: 2014-06-01
381-IllinoisCentral-Set
 		$585.00
Kato - N Scale - Train Set - DCC Ready - Via Rail (VIA) - Two E8As 381-1765344 #1800 & 381-1765345 #1802, One 6 Car Bookcase Smoothside Passenger Set, 381-106097 & One 4 Car Bookcase Smoothside Passenger Set 381-106098 - Blue/Yellow (Sold Out at Kato) - Expected Release Date: 2014-06-01
381-ViaRailSet
 		$490.00

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