Kato 1769212LS, N Scale EMD SDP40F Type IVa ATSF #5253 Locomotive with DCC & Sound

Kato 1769212LS, N Scale EMD SDP40F Type IVa ATSF #5253 Locomotive with DCC & Sound

Kato 1769212LS, N Scale EMD SDP40F Type IVa ATSF #5253 Locomotive with DCC & Sound
WE ARE AN AUTHORIZED KATO USA DEALER. The EMD SDP40F was Amtrak's first, official, built to order locomotive (previously they had operated using second hand equipment, such as E8's, F7's and even GG1's). A need for new and more reliable equipment spurred the development of the SDP40F.

Based on the framework of the SD40-2, the SDP40F was geared for speed, with a top operational velocity of 100 mph and a pair of steam generators to supply heat and hot water for the passenger trains it would pull, such as the ex-Santa Fe "El Capitan" and "Super chief" (renamed the "Southwest Chief" in its combined state). A number of SDP40F's were traded over to the Santa Fe Railway in 1984 where they were modified and repainted into the distinctive warbonnet scheme and maintained in service for nearly 15 years.

Type I Car body details represent the prototypical appearance of these units "as built" - No front porch railings, Steam Generators, Nose headlights, and forward mounted 4-Chime air horns. Amtrak Phase I and Phase II paint locos are a perfect match for the Amtrak El Capitan 10-Car Set, Amtrak Southwest Limited 8-Car Set or Phase I Amfleet I Cars. All locomotives will be equipped with body mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers. Locomotives feature directional Golden White LED headlights and illuminated preprinted numberboards.

The item "Kato 1769212LS, N Scale EMD SDP40F Type IVa ATSF #5253 Locomotive with DCC & Sound" is in sale since Friday, February 03, 2017. This item is in the category "Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\N Scale\Locomotives".

The seller is "vztech" and is located in Taunton, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Kato 1769212LS, N Scale EMD SDP40F Type IVa ATSF #5253 Locomotive with DCC & Sound