New Product Announcement:  ALC-42 "Charger" Loco Phase VII
Estimated Delivery: Fall 2023
Reservation Deadline: Wednesday April 26, 2023

VERY IMPORTANT: RESERVATIONS CANNOT BE CHANGED OR CANCELLED ONCE PLACED.  AFTER PLACING A RESERVATION YOU WILL RECEIVE AN E-MAIL THAT YOU MUST "SIGN" CONFIRMING THAT YOU AGREE TO THIS POLICY.  IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS POLICY DO NOT PLACE A RESERVATION.  DEPOSITS WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED RESERVATIONS WITH US PREVIOUSLY.

Product Information:

The future is now for Amtrak and it’s coming to Kato USA! After a successful release of our N Scale ALC-42 in both Phase VI and "Day One" paint schemes, we are excited to announce the newest Amtrak livery, Phase VII, is coming to our version of the model for Fall 2023 delivery. This model will feature all the same specifications as our previous release including front and rear LED lighting, prototypical see-through side vents, and our smooth running 5-pole motor for unmatched pulling power and dependability.

This release will include road numbers 312, 314, and 315 with each available for pre-order in DC/analog, DCC only, and DCC w/Sound. The future will be here before you know so be sure to place your pre-orders for this model by Friday April, 28th and reserve your copy of Amtrak’s latest locomotive!

Model Features:

• DCC friendly with speaker housing space in the fuel tank

• Prototypical see-through venting on the side of the loco which can be illuminated

• All new mechanism design that maximizes weight and detail

KATO Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy in effect:  All authorized KATO dealers now must advertise new products at the suggested list price however this does not change our discount pricing policy.  To see our discount price simply add the products to your shopping cart.  You can always empty the shopping cart if you are not ready to order or reserve at this time.

Note: This is a limited offering.  We will take reservations until our allocations are sold out.  Please reserve as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Any units left for stock will be sold at a higher price than shown below so reserve yours in advanced to get our best price and best selection.

New Product Announcement:
4-8-8-4 "Big Boy" Steam Locomotive #4014
Estimated Delivery Times:
May 2023 for Analog Models
July 2023 for DCC and Sound Equipped Models
Reservation Deadlines:
DCC and Sound Equipped Units: Tuesday December 27, 2022
Analog Units: Thursday January 26, 2023

VERY IMPORTANT: RESERVATIONS CANNOT BE CHANGED OR CANCELLED ONCE PLACED.  AFTER PLACING A RESERVATION YOU WILL RECEIVE AN E-MAIL THAT YOU MUST "SIGN" CONFIRMING THAT YOU AGREE TO THIS POLICY.  IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS POLICY DO NOT PLACE A RESERVATION.  DEPOSITS WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED RESERVATIONS WITH US PREVIOUSLY.

Photo Gallery - Note: Pre-Production Models Show - Details May Change/Vary

Model Information:

At long last - the Ultimate Steam Locomotive announcement from Kato USA! Joining the ranks of the Southern Pacific GS-4 and Union Pacific FEF-3, the latest and possibly most notable Steam locomotive ever built, the Union Pacific Big Boy Steam Locomotive will be produced by Kato in N scale for release in Mid-Late 2023! This locomotive will be available in standard Analog (DC), as well as with factory installed DCC and Soundtraxx DCC + Sound!

• Capable of navigating 11” (282mm) radius curves thanks to its articulated frame.

• An all-new synchronized twin-motor coreless drive that provides the combined power of two individual engines!

• Illuminated deck mounted headlight.

• Post 2021 “modern” excursion appearance!

• Exquisitely molded details replicating the distinct and extensive piping details that stretch the length of the boiler.

• Heavily weighted with its metal frame and additional weights in the body details for precise balance and unparalleled pulling capacity.

• Both body and tender electrical pickup for unmatched electrical reliability.

KATO Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy in effect:  All authorized KATO dealers now must advertise new products at the suggested list price however this does not change our discount pricing policy.  To see our discount price simply add the products to your shopping cart.  You can always empty the shopping cart if you are not ready to order or reserve at this time.

Note: This is a limited offering.  We will take reservations until our allocations are sold out.  Please reserve as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Any units left for stock will be sold at a higher price than shown below so reserve yours in advanced to get our best price and best selection.

New Product Announcements:
EMD SD70M Locomotives - Flat Radiator Version - Optional DCC/Sound
Estimated Delivery:  Analog: April 2023/DCC: May 2023/Sound: July 2023
Reservation Deadline: Analog Units: Monday November 28, 2022
Reservation Deadline: DCC/LokSound Units: Friday October 28, 2022

VERY IMPORTANT: RESERVATIONS CANNOT BE CHANGED OR CANCELLED ONCE PLACED.  AFTER PLACING A RESERVATION YOU WILL RECEIVE AN E-MAIL THAT YOU MUST "SIGN" CONFIRMING THAT YOU AGREE TO THIS POLICY.  IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS POLICY DO NOT PLACE A RESERVATION.  DEPOSITS WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED RESERVATIONS WITH US PREVIOUSLY.

 Prototype Information EMD SD70M Locomotives:

The SD70M has a wide nose and a large comfort cab (officially known as the "North American Safety Cab"), allowing crew members to ride more comfortably inside of the locomotive than the older standard cab designs. There are two versions of this cab on SD70Ms: the Phase 1 cab, which was first introduced on the SD60M, and the Phase 2 cab, which is a boxier design similar to the original three-piece windscreen on the SD60M, which is shared with the Phase 2 SD90MAC, SD89MAC, and SD80ACe. The Phase 2 cab has a two-piece windscreen like the Phase 1 windscreen but the design of the nose is more boxy, with a taller square midsection for more headroom.

The SD70M is equipped with D90TR DC traction motors and the 710G3B prime mover. They are capable of generating 109,000 lbf (480 kN) of continuous tractive effort. From mid-2000, the SD70M was produced with SD45-style flared radiators allowing for the larger radiator cores needed for split-cooling. Split-cooling is a feature that separates the coolant circuit for the prime mover and the circuit for the air pumps and turbocharger. There are two versions of this radiator: the older version has two large radiator panels on each side, and the newer version has four square panels on each side. This modification was made in response to the enactment of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Tier 1 environmental regulations. Also the truck was replaced with HTCR-4, instead of HTCR-I on former model.

Production of the SD70M ceased in late 2004 as production of the SD70M-2 model began (the EPA's Tier 2 regulations went into effect on 1 January 2005). 1,609 examples of the SD70M model were produced. Purchasers included CSXT, New York Susquehanna & Western (NYSW; part of EMDX order no. 946531. Norfolk Southern and Southern Pacific (SP; now part of the Union Pacific Railroad), but the vast majority were purchased by Union Pacific.

 Special Information about this production of EMD SD70M Locomotives:

 One of the most popular engines in the “70” series, the SD70M from Kato USA will be released in new road number and new paint scheme variations in early 2023, with Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific “Flat Radiator” engines being joined by two special engine-specific paint schemes. First is Union Pacific SD70M #4015 which is used in Excursion services alongside the “Big Boy” due to the shared road number, which has silver trucks and other unit specific paint details. Even more exciting is Union Pacific # 1979 “We Are One”, painted to commemorate UP’s Employee Resource Groups that promote Cultural Awareness and Inclusion, among other things. This unit will be a special “one time only” run, produced in limited quantities, due to the incredibly complex paint scheme.

KATO Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy in effect:  All authorized KATO dealers now must advertise new products at the suggested list price however this does not change our discount pricing policy.  To see our discount price simply add the products to your shopping cart.  You can always empty the shopping cart if you are not ready to order or reserve at this time.

Note: This is a limited offering.  We will take reservations until our allocations are sold out.  Please reserve as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Any units left for stock will be sold at a higher price than shown below so reserve yours in advanced to get our best price and best selection.

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New Product Announcements:
Amtrak Special Edition/50th Anniversary P42 Diesel Locomotives
with Optional DCC/Sound
Estimated Delivery: July/August 2022
Reservation Deadline: Thursday February 24th 2022

VERY IMPORTANT: RESERVATIONS CANNOT BE CHANGED OR CANCELLED ONCE PLACED.  AFTER PLACING A RESERVATION YOU WILL RECEIVE AN E-MAIL THAT YOU MUST "SIGN" CONFIRMING THAT YOU AGREE TO THIS POLICY.  IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS POLICY DO NOT PLACE A RESERVATION.  DEPOSITS WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED RESERVATIONS WITH US PREVIOUSLY.

Product Information:

By popular demand! In commemoration of Amtrak’s 50th Anniversary (celebrated on May 1st, 2021) Kato USA will release the “Midnight Blue,” Phase I, “Dash 8” Phase III, and Phase VI versions of Amtrak’s 50th Anniversary P42 locomotives in N Scale, coming this August, 2022! These locomotive’s have a powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup which makes it a great performer on the rails with your Amtrak fleet! All versions of these locomotives will be available in DC, DCC, and DCC + Sound (by having your dealer special order for you through Kato USA) variations.

KATO Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy in effect:  All authorized KATO dealers now must advertise new products at the suggested list price however this does not change our discount pricing policy.  To see our discount price simply add the products to your shopping cart.  You can always empty the shopping cart if you are not ready to order or reserve at this time.

Note: This is a limited offering.  We will take reservations until our allocations are sold out.  Please reserve as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Any units left for stock will be sold at a higher price than shown below so reserve yours in advanced to get our best price and best selection.

New Product Announcements:
Pocket Line Steeple Cab Locomotive
Estimated Delivery:  July 2021
Reservation Deadline: Friday March 19, 2021

 Product Information:

Based on the very popular KATO Pocket Line Series, this Electric Steeple Cab Locomotive will be produced with US style paint scheme for the very first time.  Delivery is estimated for the summer of 2021! The product is designed to resemble the antique 1920’s steeple cab electric locomotive, which is still in operation for daily freight service at the Iowa Traction Railway. With KATO Knuckle Coupler & improved mechanism with a coreless motor, our “KATO Traction #50” locomotive pulls your freight cars with good “Traction” just like the prototype!

KATO Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy in effect:  All authorized KATO dealers now must advertise new products at the suggested list price however this does not change our discount pricing policy.  To see our discount price simply add the products to your shopping cart.  You can always empty the shopping cart if you are not ready to order or reserve at this time.

Note: This is a limited offering.  We will take reservations until our allocations are sold out.  Please reserve as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Any units left for stock will be sold at a higher price than shown below so reserve yours in advanced to get our best price and best selection.

New Product Announcements:
EMD SD70M Locomotives - Flat Radiator Version - Optional DCC/Sound
Estimated Delivery:  September/October 2020
Reservation Deadline: Friday June 12, 2020

 Prototype Information EMD SD70M Locomotives:

The SD70M has a wide nose and a large comfort cab (officially known as the "North American Safety Cab"), allowing crew members to ride more comfortably inside of the locomotive than the older standard cab designs. There are two versions of this cab on SD70Ms: the Phase 1 cab, which was first introduced on the SD60M, and the Phase 2 cab, which is a boxier design similar to the original three-piece windscreen on the SD60M, which is shared with the Phase 2 SD90MAC, SD89MAC, and SD80ACe. The Phase 2 cab has a two-piece windscreen like the Phase 1 windscreen but the design of the nose is more boxy, with a taller square midsection for more headroom.

The SD70M is equipped with D90TR DC traction motors and the 710G3B prime mover. They are capable of generating 109,000 lbf (480 kN) of continuous tractive effort. From mid-2000, the SD70M was produced with SD45-style flared radiators allowing for the larger radiator cores needed for split-cooling. Split-cooling is a feature that separates the coolant circuit for the prime mover and the circuit for the air pumps and turbocharger. There are two versions of this radiator: the older version has two large radiator panels on each side, and the newer version has four square panels on each side. This modification was made in response to the enactment of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Tier 1 environmental regulations. Also the truck was replaced with HTCR-4, instead of HTCR-I on former model.

Production of the SD70M ceased in late 2004 as production of the SD70M-2 model began (the EPA's Tier 2 regulations went into effect on 1 January 2005). 1,609 examples of the SD70M model were produced. Purchasers included CSXT, New York Susquehanna & Western (NYSW; part of EMDX order no. 946531. Norfolk Southern and Southern Pacific (SP; now part of the Union Pacific Railroad), but the vast majority were purchased by Union Pacific.

KATO Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy in effect:  All authorized KATO dealers now must advertise new products at the suggested list price however this does not change our discount pricing policy.  To see our discount price simply add the products to your shopping cart.  You can always empty the shopping cart if you are not ready to order or reserve at this time.

Note: This is a limited offering.  We will take reservations until our allocations are sold out.  Please reserve as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Any units left for stock will be sold at a higher price than shown below so reserve yours in advanced to get our best price and best selection.

New Product Announcements:
SD70ACe Locomotives in BNSF - NEW! Nose Headlight Version
Optional TCS DCC and ESU LokSound
Estimated Delivery:  See Listings Below
Reservation Deadline: Friday August 30, 2019

SD70ACe Information:

This holiday season, Kato USA will be doing a new run of SD70ACe locomotives using the new tooling devised originally for the SD70ACe “Spirit” engine – leveraging the new Nose headlight tooling, these BNSF engines will reflect later production “Isolated Cab” models of the SD70ACe. Ideal for modelers looking to expand their BNSF fleets. These new run SD70ACe’s will be available in Analog (DC), Factory DCC, and Special order DCC+Sound versions, and will come in three different road numbers! Place your reservations with us today!
 

 KATO Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy in effect:  All authorized KATO dealers now must advertise new products at the suggested list price however this does not change our discount pricing policy.  To see our discount price simply add the products to your shopping cart.  You can always empty the shopping cart if you are not ready to order or reserve at this time.

Note: This is a limited offering.  We will take reservations until our allocations are sold out.  Please reserve as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Any units left for stock will be sold at a higher price than shown below so reserve yours in advanced to get our best price and best selection.

New Product Announcement: Amtrak Viewliner II Baggage Cars
Estimated Delivery:  As noted below
Reservation Deadline: March 15, 2019

Note:  We do plan on stocking these so placing a reservation is not critical unless you will need a large quantity.

New Productions: Union Pacific 7-Car Excursion Train
Union Pacific 2-Car Water Tender Set
Milwaukee Road Olympian Hiawatha FP7 Locomotives
Milwaukee Road Olympian 9-Car Passenger Set
Estimated Delivery:  As noted below
Reservation Deadline: March 15, 2019

 Prototype Information Viewliner II Baggage Cars:

The Viewliner® II is scheduled to be Amtrak’s newest addition to its fleet of single-level rolling stock with planned rollouts of Baggage cars, diners, and Sleeping cars all expected to enter standard service through the next few years. Right now Amtrak is operating 55 Baggage cars in this new style, wearing a special “Phase III heritage” paint scheme that combines the classic red-white-and-blue stripes with Amtrak’s new modern logo and the phrase “Amtrak America” While the Viewliner and Amfleet® single-level cars are typically designed for use throughout the Eastern United States on long distance trains, the new Viewliner II Baggage cars are also used on Superliner trains, making them extremely versatile and a great addition to a model railroader’s N scale Amtrak fleet!

Kato USA will be releasing models of these new cars alongside a re-run of our classic Amfleet II Coach and Viewliner I Sleeper cars in Amtrak’s modern paint, to arrive in June 2019. These cars will feature all metal wheel pickup as well as interior lighting capability with the use of 11-211 or 11-212 Version 2 Interior Lighting Kits.

KATO Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy in effect:  All authorized KATO dealers now must advertise new products at the suggested list price however this does not change our discount pricing policy.  To see our discount price simply add the products to your shopping cart.  You can always empty the shopping cart if you are not ready to order or reserve at this time.

Note: This is a limited offering.  We will take reservations until our allocations are sold out.  Please reserve as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  Any units left for stock will be sold at a higher price than shown below so reserve yours in advanced to get our best price and best selection.

#809 "Jim Adams"

#814 "Joe Jordan"

Power Car #207

Budd 10-6 Sleeper #202 "Willy James"

Museum Car #5779 "Promontory"

Dome Coach #7001 "Columbine"

Coach #5473 "Portland Rose"

Dome Diner #8008 "City of Portland"

Business Car "#119 "Kenefick"

Delivery: 6/19

with Pre-Installed
Interior Lighting

Power Car #207

Budd 10-6 Sleeper #202 "Willy James"

Museum Car #5779 "Promontory"

Dome Coach #7001 "Columbine"

Coach #5473 "Portland Rose"

Dome Diner #8008 "City of Portland"

Business Car "#119 "Kenefick"

Delivery: 6/19