{"product_id":"kat16619661","title":"Kato N Scale Jet Powered RDC New York Central NYC #M-497 Experimental Railcar - Interior Lights - KAT16619661","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKato N Scale Jet Powered RDC NYC #M-497 with Interior Lights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKato N Scale Jet Powered RDC NYC #M-497 with Interior Lights\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the unforgettable New York Central experimental railcar known as the \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Beetle\u003c\/strong\u003e. Built from a Budd RDC and fitted with jet engines, the real M-497 reached 183 mph during 1966 testing, making it one of the most memorable high-speed railroad experiments in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis interior light equipped version adds extra visual appeal for display cases, passenger stations, and operating N scale layouts. It is part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/kato-n-scale-jet-powered-rdc-nyc-m-497\"\u003eKato N Scale Jet Powered RDC NYC #M-497 collection\u003c\/a\u003e and features smooth Kato performance, illuminated jet engine detail when moving forward, and the unique streamlined appearance that makes the Jet RDC stand out from any standard passenger consist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew York Central NYC #M-497 Jet Powered RDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFamous experimental “Black Beetle” railcar\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard DC operation with interior lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJet engine lights up when moving forward\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmooth Kato running performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRear KATO knuckle coupler\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with KATO Soundbox soundcard, sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/kato\"\u003eKato trains\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/kato-n-scale\"\u003eKato N Scale models\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/dcc\"\u003eDCC model railroad products\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/trains\"\u003emodel trains\u003c\/a\u003e at Fusion Scale Hobbies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48907157602560,"sku":"KAT16619661","price":125.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/40216619661.jpg?v=1782874594","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/kat16619661","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}