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Prototype Information:
The
Amtrak P42 locomotive was pre-dated by the P40,
which was originally known as the AMD-103, or
"Genesis" locomotive. "Genesis
locomotive" collectively refers to the P40,
P42, and P32. (The P32 is a third-rail capable
locomotive that operates only in the Northeast).
The P40 was originally delivered in 1993 with
the first order of P42's following in late 1996
and early 1997. The P40 is a 4000 horsepower locomotive,
while the P42 is a 4200 horsepower locomotive.
External details on the P40 and P42 are very similar
with the P42 lacking the warning lights and hostler
window of the P40. With Amtrak realizing that
the warning lights flashed back into the cab,
and the hostler window was not necessary, the
P40s were modified so that they are virtual carbon-copies
of the more numerous P42. Amtrak rosters a total
of 44 P40 locomotive and a whopping 207 P42 locomotives.
Kato has chosen to produce the P42 locomotive
based on the large numbers of P42's that have
been produced, coupled with the fact that Amtrak
is rebuilding their P40's to resemble P42's.
Amtrak's
P42 and P40 locomotives have virtually replaced
the EMD F40PH, once the mainline passenger locomotive
of choice. As of today, there are only 6 F40PH's
in active service, although additional F40PH's
are occasionally called upon in emergencies
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Model Features:
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We
have produced three road numbers in the Phase
III and Phase IV schemes because most trains
operate with two or three locomotives. |
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It
was common practice for Amtrak to mix Phase
III and Phase IV paint scheme locomotives when
building a train for its journey. |
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Models
are available in Phase III and Phase IV Amtrak
schemes. There is even a single unit in the
Northeast Corridor scheme! |
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All
models are equipped with Kato's five-pole motor
with dual brass flywheels. |
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Factory
equipped with our new fully-automatic knuckle
couplers. |
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Front
and rear Bright White LED Headlights will be
equipped with a "flicker free" circuit.
This built-in capacitor will eliminate the flickering
light effects of "back EMF," often
caused when the electrical current to the model
is temporarily interrupted. This usually happens
when crossing over a turnout and the model "thinks"
it is about to reverse direction. |
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"DCC
Friendly" for easy drop-in installation
of digital decoder |
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Highly-detailed
printing with warning labels and builder plates.
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| Amtrak
Genesis Phase
I/III/IV/V P42 Locos |
GE P42 "Genesis" Amtrak Ph V Late: New run announced
Analog version in January, the DCC version in February '18. Your shopping cart will show a free, zero deposit reservation.
Card not charged until time of shipment when $7.50 shipping/handling charges will apply for Priority Mail shipping. |
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Celebrate the Century P42 Amtrak #100 |
Amtrak Unit #100 is adorned on all four sides with post office related decorations, including stamps from all across the services' history. The Kobo custom model will replicate this engine as it appeared in 2000, specifically, as the locomotive had at least one major change done to its appearance over its 18 month lifespan wearing these colors.
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Kato is celebrating Amtrak's 40th Anniversary with an N scale model of
one of Amtrak's own tribute locomotives -- the GE P42 "Genesis" #145,
painted in a special paint scheme for Amtrak's own birthday celebration.
With classic Ph III Stripes -- note the 1971 - 2011 dates surrounding the "Amtrak" logo.
Right at home with Ph IV and VI Amfleet and Viewliner cars ... this new
special paint scheme is one of Amtrak's latest additions to their loco
roster ... and a great addition to your collection as well. This is a prototype
paint scheme. |
Amtrak Anniversary Phase
I/III/IV P42 Locos
Now available with factory installed DCC and available for a limited time at a special introductory price. |
Kato
continues Amtrak's 40th Anniversary celebration with
another N scale model of one of Amtrak's own tribute
locomotives -- the GE P42 "Genesis" #156 ,
painted in a special paint scheme for Amtrak's own birthday
celebration. The 40th Anniversary Phase I P42 is
now in stock. |
New Rd # Phase Vb Scheme
Kato has re-run their popular Amtrak Ph Vb Genesis locos with new road #
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| Matching Amtrak
SuperLiner/MHC
Cars - Click on photos below |
| Matching Amtrak F40PH
Locos -
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DCC
Conversion for Kato N Scale Locos |
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