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Kato - N Scale - Superliner Amtrak PH IVb, 4 Car Set A - Coach/Baggage # 31013 Coach # 34086 Diner # 38037 Sleeper # 32032 (February 2010) (sold out at Kato) (SKU 381-1063513)

 

    Phase IVb was the name given to Amtrak's newest paint scheme, being applied on passenger cars. It is now the most common paint scheme seen on Superliner equipment. Many people confuse Phase IVb with Phase V because they are, on passenger cars, the next livery after Phase IV. Others have called it Phase VI because it is clearly the next chronologically after Phase V. However, since it is largely based on the Phase IV design, the current name makes sense. There are a number of differences between Phase IV and Phase IVb, though. The Phase IVb stripes are the same size and arrangement as Phase IV, but the blue is lighter and resembles the color of Phase III blue. The new "wave" logo is displayed in white or blue depending on where it is located on the car. The car number and car type lettering are much smaller than on previous paint schemes. On the skirt of the car, there is usually a red reflective stripe, much like on Phase V. Although not used on any locomotives, Phase IVb has spread to just about every type of Amtrak car used today, including Superliners, Am-Fleet, Horizon, baggage cars, and even some remaining Heritage equipment.

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Order By September 21, 2009

Delivery Due February 2010

 

 


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Country of Origin: Japan