Kato N Scale Amtrak Phase I E8A #298 - DCC - KAT1765346DCC

KATO N Scale E8A Amtrak Phase I #298 – Factory DCC / Non-Sound – 176-5346-DCC

Add classic early Amtrak passenger power to your N scale railroad with the KATO 176-5346-DCC E8A Amtrak Phase I #298. Featuring Amtrak’s iconic red, white, blue, and silver Phase I paint scheme, this beautifully detailed EMD E8A locomotive delivers the smooth performance and premium reliability that KATO locomotives are known for.

This locomotive comes equipped with factory-installed DCC and no sound, making it ready for Digital Command Control operation right out of the box while allowing hobbyists the flexibility to add their own custom sound installation later if desired.

Classic Amtrak Passenger Power

The EMD E8A became one of the most recognizable passenger locomotives in North American railroad history. Originally introduced in the late 1940s, the E8 hauled premier passenger trains across the country for decades before finding new life in Amtrak service during the 1970s.

Amtrak #298 represents the railroad’s early years and features the famous Phase I paint scheme that helped define the beginning of America’s national passenger rail service.

Features

• Factory-installed DCC decoder
• Non-sound version
• Authentic Amtrak Phase I paint scheme
• Road number #298
• Smooth KATO drive mechanism
• Directional LED headlights
• Illuminated number boards
• Heavy chassis for improved pulling power
• All-wheel electrical pickup
• Blackened metal wheels
• KATO magnetic knuckle couplers installed
• Excellent slow-speed performance
• Detailed EMD E8A passenger locomotive body

Perfect For

• Early Amtrak passenger layouts
• 1970s and 1980s passenger operations
• N scale passenger train consists
• DCC passenger railroad layouts
• Collectors of classic diesel passenger locomotives

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