Kato N 176-6036 DCC Ready GE P42 Genesis Diesel Locomotive Amtrak 'Phase I' w/ 50th Anniversary Logo AMTK #161

Kato N 176-6036 DCC Ready GE P42 Genesis Diesel Locomotive Amtrak 'Phase I' w/ 50th Anniversary Logo AMTK #161

The General Electric P42 locomotive is also known as the ‘Genesis’ locomotive. The P42 is a modern 4200 horsepower passenger locomotive used across the United States and Canada. Amtrak's P42 has replaced the EMD F40PH in revenue service and today they are used throughout the United States and often operated in a mixed consist of Phase IV and Phase V schemes.

Model Features:

• All locomotives will be equipped with body 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 TCS K0D8-A or Digitrax DN163K0A