{"product_id":"kat1761209s","title":"Kato N Scale Western Pacific EMD F3B DCC \u0026 Sound Locomotive - KAT1761209S","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKato N Scale Western Pacific EMD F3B DCC \u0026amp; Sound Locomotive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdd sound-equipped Western Pacific motive power to your passenger fleet with the \u003cstrong\u003eKato N Scale Western Pacific EMD F3B DCC \u0026amp; Sound Locomotive (KAT1761209S)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This powered cabless B-unit combines classic EMD F3 styling with Digital Command Control and onboard sound, making it an excellent addition to Western Pacific passenger trains and California Zephyr consists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EMD F3 became one of the most recognizable diesel locomotives in North American railroad history and served extensively in both freight and passenger assignments. Passenger F-units were equipped with steam generators to supply heat and electricity to passenger cars, making the streamlined F3 an important part of America's transition from steam to diesel-powered passenger service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDCC \u0026amp; Sound Equipped Western Pacific F3B\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis premium DCC \u0026amp; Sound version provides digital locomotive control and onboard audio for an immersive operating experience. Underneath the streamlined cabless body, Kato's proven F-unit platform features a powerful five-pole motor, all-wheel electrical pickup, blackened wheels, and magnetic knuckle couplers for smooth and dependable operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExpand Your California Zephyr Motive Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse this Western Pacific F3B to add additional powered motive power to a matching F-unit consist or build out your passenger fleet with 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 more digitally equipped locomotives with sound, browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/kato-n-scale-dcc-sound-locomotives\"\u003eKato N Scale DCC Sound 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, shop 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\u003eDCC \u0026amp; Sound equipped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful five-pole Kato 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: KAT1761209S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49136044474624,"sku":"KAT1761209S","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/F3B-Western-Pacific-1_e83d9d26-ac70-4951-8e10-885ef2fedd84.jpg?v=1786114475","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/kat1761209s","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}