Kato is a brand that offers a GE P42 "Genesis" diesel locomotive in HO 1/87th scale under reference K376114.
- This engine is offered in its analogue version.
- The engine is driven by a 5-pole motor and then fitted with flywheels.
- When it comes to lighting, you'll find a 3-light LED headlamp and 2 reversible end-of-transit lights. The number plates can also be illuminated.
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- The GE P42 diesel locomotive is decked out in a livery that celebrates 50 years of the American company AMTRAK (Phase I).
Introduction to the American rail 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 Railroad will produce four P42 Genesis Locomotives in various Anniversary liveries. Its rail network extends over 34,000 km with a rail gauge of 1,435 mm.
Introduction to 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.
