Kato - N Scale - Custom Paint EMD E8A Rock Island Locomotives

Dear N Scale Customers;

A new custom painted project from Kato USA will “Rocket” into the market soon - Kato USA is now taking orders for a limited run of Rock Island locomotive #652 as it appeared in the early 2000’s, sporting a sleek maroon and orange paint scheme that harkened back to the classic “Rock Island Rocket” engines.

This custom painted E8A will be available in DC, DCC, and DCC + Sound versions!

Prototype Information:

The E8 and E9 diesel locomotives share the similar "bulldog nose" carbody style as the shorter, more popular F7 and were powered by two separate 12-cylinder prime movers (i.e., diesel engines) capable of producing 2250/2400 hp. E8 and E9 locomotives also rode on A-1-A trucks (powered axle-idler axle-powered axle), resulting in an exceptionally smooth ride favored by crews. The E8 and E9 were produced in both A-units and cabless B-units; the A-units were usually built to railroad specification of either single or dual headlight and freight or passenger pilot. Like the F3 and F7 of the same time period, the E8 and E9 were utilized in both passenger and freight service.

Model Information:

The Kato EMD E8 and E9 locomotive both come in A and B (cabless) variations, similar to that of their smaller F unit sister locomotives.

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Model Features:

Locomotives will be equipped with a mix of body and truck mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers.

Locomotives feature directional Golden White LED headlights and illuminated preprinted numberboards where appropriate.

C&NW units: Prototypical "blanked" number board spaces to imitate their late appearance.

Locomotives have a powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup and blackened wheels.

Locomotives are DCC friendly.

Drop in DCC compatible

Order Due Date: November 22, 2021

Anticipated Delivery Date: March 2022

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Product Details

		Kato - N Scale - EMD E8A Diesel Locomotive - w/ DC - Rock Island (RI) #652 - Maroon/Orange/Grey With Black/Grey/White Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2022-03-01 381-1765365KB1	$200.00
		Kato - N Scale - EMD E8A Diesel Locomotive - w/ Digitrax DCC - Rock Island (RI) #652 - Maroon/Orange/Grey With Black/Grey/White Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2022-03-01 381-1765365KB1DCC	$270.00
		Kato - N Scale - EMD E8A Diesel Locomotive - w/ ESU LokSound - Rock Island (RI) #652 - Maroon/Orange/Grey With Black/Grey/White Lettering - Expected Release Date: 2023-01-01 381-1765365KB1LS	$390.00

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