Kato N Scale Western Pacific EMD F3B DC Locomotive - KAT1761209

Kato N Scale Western Pacific EMD F3B DC Locomotive

Add classic Western Pacific diesel power to your passenger fleet with the Kato N Scale Western Pacific EMD F3B DC Locomotive (KAT1761209). This cabless B-unit captures the streamlined appearance of EMD's famous F3 while providing model railroaders with additional powered motive power for Western Pacific passenger trains and California Zephyr operations.

EMD F3 locomotives became some of the most recognizable diesels in North American railroad history, serving in both freight and passenger assignments. Passenger-service F-units were equipped with steam generators to support the heating and electrical needs of passenger cars, making them an important part of the transition from steam to diesel-powered passenger trains.

Powered Western Pacific F3B

Unlike an unpowered dummy unit, this Kato F3B features a powerful five-pole motor with all-wheel electrical pickup and blackened wheels for smooth, dependable performance. The cabless B-unit design makes it ideal for expanding an existing Western Pacific F-unit consist while Kato magnetic knuckle couplers provide reliable connections between locomotives and passenger equipment.

Build Your California Zephyr Motive Power

Add this Western Pacific F3B to matching equipment in our Kato N Scale California Zephyr Collection. For more conventional motive power, browse our Kato N Scale DC Locomotives.

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Product Features

• Kato N Scale EMD F3B diesel locomotive
• Western Pacific passenger-service decoration
• Cabless B-unit configuration
• Designed for conventional DC operation
• Powered five-pole Kato motor
• All-wheel electrical pickup
• Blackened wheels
• Kato magnetic knuckle couplers
• DCC-friendly mechanism for future decoder installation
• Ideal for expanding Western Pacific California Zephyr locomotive consists
• Manufacturer: Kato USA
• SKU: KAT1761209