Kato N Scale EMD F40PH Amtrak Phase III #350 Diesel Locomotive w/ Factory Installed DCC - 1766108-DCC

Bring legendary Amtrak passenger power to your N Scale railroad with the Kato N Scale EMD F40PH Amtrak Phase III #350 Diesel Locomotive w/ Factory Installed DCC - 1766108-DCC. Featuring the iconic as-built F40PH body style without ditch lights, this highly detailed Kato locomotive captures the classic appearance of Amtrak passenger service during the late 1970s and 1980s with exceptional realism and smooth-running performance.

This locomotive features a factory-installed DCC decoder for seamless digital operation on DCC-equipped layouts, delivering reliable control and excellent running characteristics straight out of the box.

The EMD F40PH became one of the most recognizable passenger locomotives in North American railroading history, hauling Amtrak trains across the United States for over two decades. Known by railfans as the “Screamer” due to its constant RPM operation supplying Head End Power (HEP) to passenger cars, the F40PH remains a favorite among passenger train enthusiasts and model railroaders alike.

Kato F40PH Features

• Factory-installed DCC decoder
• Authentic Amtrak Phase III paint scheme and lettering
• Road number #350
• As-built version without ditch lights
• Directional Golden White LED headlights
• Illuminated preprinted number boards
• Smooth-running five-pole motor
• All-wheel electrical pickup for reliable performance
• Blackened metal wheels for enhanced realism
• Body-mounted Kato magnetic knuckle couplers
• Shock absorber construction for smooth and prototypical operation
• Heavy die-cast chassis for superior pulling power
• Additional alternate snow plow included
• Compatible with Kato Superliner and Amfleet passenger cars
• Runs on Kato UNITRACK and most N Scale track systems

Perfect for Classic Amtrak Passenger Operations

This Kato N Scale F40PH locomotive is ideal for recreating classic Amtrak passenger trains from the iconic Phase III era. The early body style without ditch lights accurately represents Amtrak F40PH locomotives before later safety modifications were introduced, making it perfect for historically accurate passenger consists.

Pair this locomotive with Kato Superliner passenger cars, Amfleet equipment, and other modern passenger rolling stock to create realistic long-distance Amtrak operations on your N Scale layout.

Legendary Kato Reliability

Kato locomotives are respected throughout the model railroad hobby for their exceptional reliability, smooth slow-speed operation, quiet motor performance, and precision engineering. The F40PH continues that tradition with dependable operation and premium detailing straight out of the box.

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