Description: 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. The initial six engines from Amtrak were all designed with special paint schemes - with one receiving a "Day one" heritage paint scheme that mimes the very first Amtrak paint scheme applied to E8 #4316 in 1971. 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. Locomotives are DCC friendly with a pre-built speaker housing space in the fuel tank. Prototypical see through venting on the side of the engine which can be illuminated with the installation of an optional 11-211 Interior Lighting Kit. Hybrid steel and plastic wheels give all-wheel electrical pickup with unprecedented prototype details on the visible wheel exterior. Note: Pictures may be of another Road Number.
Price: 104.95 USD
Location: Fremont, Nebraska
End Time: 2024-11-08T22:54:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7.5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Return policy details:
Age Level: 17 Years & Up
Assembly Status: Ready to Go/Pre-built
Brand: Kato
Color: Blue, Red
Control: DCC Ready
Control System: Analog
Corporate Roadname: Amtrak
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Custom Bundle: No
Customized: No
Gauge: N
Grade: C-10 Mint-Brand New
Item Weight: 0.8
MPN: 176-6051
Rail System: Two-Rail System
Replica of: ALC-42 Charger
Scale: 1:160
Theme: Transportation
Type: diesel-locomotives
Vintage: No
Year Manufactured: 2023