{"product_id":"kat1761209dcc","title":"Kato N Scale Western Pacific EMD F3B DCC Locomotive - KAT1761209DCC","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKato N Scale Western Pacific EMD F3B DCC Locomotive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpand your Western Pacific passenger fleet with the \u003cstrong\u003eKato N Scale Western Pacific EMD F3B DCC Locomotive (KAT1761209DCC)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This powered cabless B-unit combines classic EMD F3 styling with Digital Command Control, making it an excellent choice for adding motive power to Western Pacific passenger trains and California Zephyr consists on DCC-equipped N Scale layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EMD F3 became one of the most recognizable diesel locomotives in North American railroad history, serving extensively in both freight and passenger assignments. Passenger-service F-units were equipped with steam generators to provide heat and electricity to passenger cars, helping these streamlined locomotives become an important part of the transition from steam to diesel passenger power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDCC-Equipped Western Pacific F3B\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis DCC version provides digital control while retaining Kato's proven F-unit performance. The powered F3B features a five-pole motor, all-wheel electrical pickup, blackened wheels, and Kato magnetic knuckle couplers for smooth and dependable operation. Its cabless B-unit configuration makes it ideal for adding additional power to a matching Western Pacific F-unit consist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExpand Your California Zephyr Motive Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombine this Western Pacific F3B with matching equipment from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/kato-n-scale-california-zephyr-starter-sets\"\u003eKato N Scale California Zephyr Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. For additional digitally equipped motive power, browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/kato-n-scale-dcc-locomotives\"\u003eKato N Scale DCC Locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/kato-n-scale\"\u003eKato N Scale\u003c\/a\u003e selection, browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/kato\"\u003eKato\u003c\/a\u003e products, or discover additional locomotives, rolling stock, and railroad equipment in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/trains\"\u003eModel Trains\u003c\/a\u003e collection at Fusion Scale Hobbies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKato N Scale EMD F3B diesel locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWestern Pacific passenger-service decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered cabless B-unit configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital Command Control (DCC) equipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful five-pole motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackened wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKato magnetic knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for expanding Western Pacific F-unit consists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent motive power for California Zephyr passenger operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Kato USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: KAT1761209DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49135439216896,"sku":"KAT1761209DCC","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/F3B-Western-Pacific-1_34d3262d-4eb2-476e-ae2a-aeeee6f79ae2.jpg?v=1786114326","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/kat1761209dcc","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}