Kato N 10-1788-LS-DMW Siemens ALC-42 Charger Locomotive with DCC/ESU LokSound V5 and 3 Lighted Amtrak Superliner Phase VI Passenger Cars - 4-Piece Set

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Kato N 10-1788-LS-DMW Siemens ALC-42 Charger Locomotive with DCC/ESU LokSound V5 and 3 Lighted Amtrak Superliner Phase VI Passenger Cars - 4-Piece Set

FULLY LOADED Set by Duford Model Works exclusively for Lombard Hobbies:

Contains:

• Amtrak #302 Locomotive with DCC/ESU LokSound V5**
• Amtrak Superliner I Sleeper Phase VI #32052 with lighting kit installed
• Amtrak Superliner Coach-Baggage Phase VI #31021 with lighting kit installed
• Amtrak Superliner Coach Phase VI #34055 with lighting kit installed

**Lombard Hobbies Recommendation - As modelers ourselves we highly recommend ONLY running DCC on DCC systems and DC on DC systems, regardless of 'Dual-Mode' capability. This gives optimum performance and safeguards the unit from possible damage from running on a different system than originally intended and from any inexperienced operator errors

Prototype Information:
The Siemens’ ALC-42 ‘Charger’ is Amtrak’s newest addition to its roster of long distance diesel locomotives, intended to replace the GE P42 in general passenger service across all of its service area. The first ALC-42 was delivered to Amtrak on June 17, 2021 and entered revenue service on February 8, 2022 on the Empire Builder. 

Model Information:
Kato’s new ALC-42 ‘Charger’ model represents the Siemens Diesel-Electric engine as it has been ordered by Amtrak long distance service. This model differs from other regional variations of the ‘Charger’ model with an extended nose section, larger fuel tank and sandfill tank, and other internal modifications to make it better fit Amtrak’s needs for cross country travel. All of these details have been carefully and lovingly replicated on the brand new Kato model, which features totally new molding and design from the ground up.

The smooth curves of the engine are precisely modeled to match the prototype, with a visible engine compartment beneath the engine’s distinctive large grill on the side. In order to duplicate the illuminated engine compartment from the prototype model, an interior lighting kit is capable of being installed into the rear of the engine, allowing modelers to enjoy this extra lighting feature.

Model Features:

• Equipped with body mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers.
• Directional Golden White LED headlights and illuminated preprinted number boards.
• A powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup and blackened wheels.
• Prototypical see through venting on the side of the engine
• Hybrid steel and plastic wheels give all-wheel electrical pickup with unprecedented prototype details on the visible wheel exterior.