Prototype Information:

An A-B-A consist of CB&Q F3 locomotives, in silver bodies with black nose stripes and lettering, was on the point of the California Zephyr when it pulled out of Chicago on its inaugural westbound run, March 21, 1949.

The CB&Q locomotives had a "passenger" pilot and lacked dynamic brakes because of the Burlington's relatively flat route.

Model Features:

These F3 models feature our new DCC-friendly F-unit mechanism, as well as Kato magnetic knuckle couplers, illuminated pre-printed number boards, and Amber LED headlight.

The bodyshells have correct "passenger" pilot detail and correctly lack the roof mounted dynamic brake fan.

All units are powered by the powerful Kato five-pole motor with dual flywheels with electrical pick-up from all of the blackened metal wheels.

MSRP lowered 11/28/06 due to UP licensing agreement.