It’s never too late to celebrate! Kato USA will be producing as part of its Kobo Custom Painted line the Burlington Northern Bicentennial unit #1876! BN #1876 joins the previously released custom painted Milwaukee Road Bicentennial #156 and the regular releases U30C BN #1776 and GG1 Conrail Bicentennial #4800 to expand your roster of Bicentennial engines!

This engine has been custom painted and detailed with prototypical horn placement and beacon as well as the unique “Sitting Bull” and “General Custer” signboards on either side of the engine. As with all Kobo custom engines, this is custom built in limited quantities, making it a special addition to any modeler’s collection!

Model Features:

• Equipped with body mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers.
• Locomotives feature directional Golden White LED headlights.
• Early: DCC friendly and ready for drop in decoder installation of a Train Control Systems K1D4
• Low flange wheels