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Dec 23, 2022 - N Scale

Kato - N Scale - Union Pacific (UP) Big Boy Steam Locomotive - Order Deadline

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It’s been teased, it’s been mentioned, it’s even been shown at shows in various prototype forms, but PWRS is VERY excited to finally be able to announce, officially, that Kato (USA) will be producing the ultimate steam showstopper; the Union Pacific Big Boy Steam Locomotive in N scale!

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Coming in mid-2023, this colossal N Scale undertaking has been in the works from the engineers at Kato USA design department for more than three years, since before it was scheduled to debut in its modern form back in 2019, and will be the peak of Kato mechanical engineering and crafting. Every millimeter of the structure of this model has been carefully thought out to perfectly balance the distribution of weight across two articulated mechanisms hidden beneath the boiler, each with its own coreless motor drive that are synchronized with each other to achieve incredible smooth motion along with a powerful pulling capacity that essentially can perform the duty of two engines!

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We will be taking pre-orders for this engine throughout the holiday season, making it the ultimate gift for any N scale modeler (as long as they don’t mind celebrating Christmas a second time in May!). This engine, like all of Kato’s models, will be available as a standard Analog version (a first for this big steam engine in N scale!) as well as with factory installed motor control DCC, and factory installed Soundtraxx DCC & Sound

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We cannot wait to bring this marvel of N scale engineering to you and your customers. This kind of project is a once-in-a-lifetime release and is looking to be the crown jewel of any N scale enthusiast’s collection.

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Locomotive Features:

  • 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.

 

 

Analog-Only Versions

Order Due Date: January 28, 2023

Anticipated Delivery Date: June 2023

 

Motor Control DCC Version

Order Due Date: December 28, 2022

Anticipated Delivery Date: August 2023

 

Soundtraxx Sound & DCC Installed Version

Order Due Date: December 28, 2022

Anticipated Delivery Date: August 2023

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