Kato is a brand that offers a GE P42 "Genesis" diesel locomotive in scale HO 1/87th under reference K376113.
- This power car is offered in its analogue version.
- The engine is driven by a 5-pole motor and is then fitted with flywheels.
- In terms of lighting, find an LED lantern 3 headlights and 2 reversible end of convoy lights. The number plates can also be illuminated.
- The GE P42 diesel locomotive is clad in a livery celebrating 50 years of the American company AMTRAK (Midnight Blue).
- Registration number #100.
- This miniature machine inscribes a curved radius of 370 mm.
Introduction to the American railway company Amtrak:
Amtrak is an American railway company specialising in passenger transport since 1 May 1971. The name Amtrak is a contraction of the English words "AMerica" & "TRAcK". To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Amtrak will produce 4 P42 Genesis Locomotives in different Anniversary liveries. Its rail network extends over 34,000 km with a track gauge of 1,435 mm.
Presentation of the manufacturer Kato:
The Japanese model railway brand, Kato, designs model trains in N: 1/160th and HO: 1/87th scales. This manufacturer is renowned for the quality of its TGV and locomotive designs. You can find their products in boxes or individually. Kato reproduces the miniature trains of American (Amtrak), French (SNCF) and German (DB, AG...) railway companies. Their miniature models run on "2-rail" direct current.
