{"product_id":"kat1761971dcc","title":"Kato N Scale Amtrak \"Day One\" E8 #4316 - DCC - KAT1761971DCC","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKATO N Scale E8A Amtrak “Day One” #4316 – DCC Ready \/ No Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nCelebrate the beginning of modern American passenger railroading with the \u003cstrong\u003eKATO E8A Amtrak “Day One” #4316\u003c\/strong\u003e. Finished in Amtrak’s historic “Day One” paint scheme, this beautifully detailed passenger diesel locomotive captures the appearance of the locomotives used during the launch of Amtrak service in 1971.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis locomotive features a \u003cstrong\u003eDCC Ready \/ No Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e configuration, making it an excellent addition to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/kato-n-scale-dcc-locomotives\"\u003eDCC-equipped N scale layouts\u003c\/a\u003e or custom decoder installations. Designed with KATO’s renowned smooth-running mechanism, this locomotive delivers reliable operation and realistic passenger performance for collectors and operators alike.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistoric Amtrak Passenger Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe EMD E8A became one of the most recognizable passenger locomotives in North American railroad history. Originally built for premier passenger service during the streamliner era, E8 locomotives continued serving into the Amtrak era after the creation of the national passenger railroad system in 1971.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAmtrak “Day One” locomotives are especially significant because they represent the earliest appearance of Amtrak equipment immediately following the transition from private railroad passenger service. Locomotive #4316 captures this important moment in railroad history with accurate paint application, crisp lettering, and detailed passenger locomotive tooling.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis locomotive makes an excellent addition to any collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/kato-n-scale-model-trains\"\u003eKATO N scale passenger trains\u003c\/a\u003e and pairs perfectly with early Amtrak passenger consists and transition-era equipment.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC Ready mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo factory-installed sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Amtrak “Day One” paint scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad number #4316\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic EMD E8A passenger locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth KATO drive mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional LED headlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackened metal wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKATO magnetic knuckle couplers installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent passenger train performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed streamlined passenger locomotive body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Amtrak themed layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassenger train operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransition-era and 1970s railroading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC conversion projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eN scale passenger locomotive collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic streamliner operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWhether you are recreating the launch of Amtrak service or expanding your collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/trains\"\u003eN scale model trains\u003c\/a\u003e, the KATO E8A Amtrak “Day One” #4316 delivers historic passenger styling, dependable operation, and exceptional N scale detail.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKATO USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN Scale \/ 1:160\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRailroad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmtrak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4316\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaint Scheme\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmtrak “Day One”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocomotive Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMD E8A Passenger Diesel Locomotive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDCC Ready\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo Sound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48744897773824,"sku":"KAT1761971DCC","price":152.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/176-1979-main-1140x684.jpg?v=1779240268","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/kat1761971dcc","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}