Kato N Scale E8-A & B Units With 4 & 6 Car Bookcase Passenger Sets On The Way

These are on the way down the tracks, some are sold out at Kato already. PWRS has limited numbers of some of these available for order.

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 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
Locomotives have a powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup and blackened wheels
Locomotives are DCC friendly
Drop in DCC compatible with the Train Control Systems K0D8 series and Digitrax DN163K0A

CNW-passngr

"Streamliners" were operated by Union Pacific, Chicago & North Western, and Southern Pacific with some equipment "pooling" with Wabash and other railroads. The most famous trains were the City of Los Angeles and the City of San Francisco, departing from Chicago, IL for the West. Additional trains were known as the City of Portland and the City of St. Louis.

The biggest partners, UP and C&NW, advertised "Route of the Streamliners" on their box cars. In essence, each of the partner railroads "owned" portions of the train; they were true partners, not simply connecting railroads.

Today, these trains remain among the best remembered of all postwar lightweight passenger trains.

FEATURES:

Available in both 6-car and 4-car packaged sets of un-numbered cars for modelers to build their own trains.
Designed to run with Kato EMD E8 locomotives
Each car is equipped with low flange wheels, KATO magnetic knuckle couplers and shock absorber construction for smooth and reliable operation
Interior of cars can be lighted with optional installation of #11-211/212 Version 2 Interior Light Kit with White LED

Limited Quantities Available For Order

Coming Down The Tracks Now

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Product Details

		Kato - N Scale - Smoothside Passenger Car Sets - Alaska Railroad (ARR) 6-Car Bookcase Set Including: RPO, Baggage, Coach, Diner, Sleeper, Observation - Expected Release Date: 2014-03-01 381-106091	$175.00
		Kato - N Scale - Smoothside Passenger Car Sets - Alaska Railroad (ARR) 4-Car Bookcase Set Including: Baggage, Coach, Sleeper, Dome Coach - Expected Release Date: 2014-03-01 381-106092	$125.00
		Kato - N Scale - Smoothside Passenger Car Sets - Chicago & North Western (CNW) 6-Car Bookcase Set Including: RPO, Baggage, Coach, Diner, Sleeper, Observation - Expected Release Date: 2014-03-01 381-106093	$175.00
		Kato - N Scale - Smoothside Passenger Car Sets - Chicago & North Western (CNW) 4-Car Bookcase Set Including: Baggage, Coach, Sleeper, Dome Coach - Expected Release Date: 2014-03-01 381-106094	$125.00
		Kato - N Scale - Diesel E8 A Unit - DCC Ready - Alaska Railroad (ARR) #2401 - Blue/Yellow - Dual Headlight, Dynamic Brakes, Chin Pilot, Steam Generator - Expected Release Date: 2014-01-01 381-1765320	$95.00
		Kato - N Scale - Diesel E8 A Unit - DCC Ready - Alaska Railroad (ARR) #2402 - Blue/Yellow - Dual Headlight, Dynamic Brakes, Chin Pilot, Steam Generator - Expected Release Date: 2014-01-01 381-1765321	$95.00
		Kato - N Scale - Diesel E8 B Unit - DCC Ready - Alaska Railroad (ARR) #P-30 - Blue/Yellow - Dynamic Brakes, Steam Generator - Expected Release Date: 2014-01-01 381-1765322	$90.00
		Kato - N Scale - Diesel E8 A Unit - DCC Ready - Chicago & North Western (CNW) #5021A - Green/Yellow - Dual Headlight, Dynamic Brakes, Chin Pilot, Steam Generator - Expected Release Date: 2014-03-01 381-1765360	$95.00
		Kato - N Scale - Diesel E8 A Unit - DCC Ready - Chicago & North Western (CNW) #5021B - Green/Yellow - Dual Headlight, Dynamic Brakes, Chin Pilot, Steam Generator - Expected Release Date: 2014-03-01 381-1765361	$95.00

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