Kato N 176-1971 DCC Ready EMD E8A Locomotive w/Single Headlight & Passenger Pilot Amtrak 'Day One Scheme' AMTK #4316

Description

Kato N 176-1971 DCC Ready EMD E8A Locomotive w/Single Headlight & Passenger Pilot Amtrak 'Day One Scheme' AMTK #4316 

Prototype Information:

The E8 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 capable of producing 2250/2400 hp. E8 locomotives rode on A-1-A trucks, powered axle-idler axle-powered axle, resulting in an exceptionally smooth ride favored by crews. Like the F3 and F7 of the same time period, the E8 was utilized in both passenger and freight service.

This early Amtrak paint scheme Locomotive matches well with the Kato N 106-1971 Amtrak 'Rainbow-Era' Mixed Schemes 8-Car Passenger Set, sold separately.

Model Features:

• Locomotives 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.
• Locomotives have a powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup and blackened wheels.
• Locomotives are DCC friendly**
• Drop in DCC compatible

**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.