Kato USA have announced a new batch of their ever-popular GE Class P42 diesel locomotives in N Gauge!
Four new variations are due for release this year, catering for new Amtrak and Via Rail Canada schemes. Alternate running numbers are available and each model is available either DCC Ready, DCC Fitted or DCC Sound Fitted.
New 2025 Range
Product Features
All locomotives will be equipped with body mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers
Locomotives feature directional Golden White LED headlights and illuminated preprinted numberboards
Locomotives have a powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup and blackened wheels
Locomotives are DCC friendly
Drop in DCC compatible with the Train Control Systems K0D8-A , Digitrax DN163K0A and ESU 58941 LokSound 5 Micro DCC Direct Kato USA Widebody
Prototype Information
The P42DC (GENESIS Series I) is the successor model to the P40DC. It has an engine output of 4,250 horsepower and a maximum speed of 110mph. P42DCs are used primarily on most of Amtrak's long-haul and higher-speed rail service outside the Northeast and lower Empire Corridors. They will be replaced on long-distance service by 125 Siemens ALC-42 Charger locomotives between 2021 and 2024, but will remain in service on shorter corridor trains. Via Rail Canada has utilized P42DC locomotives since 2001, when they replaced the LRC locomotives that year. They are currently on services with speeds up to 100 mph (161 km/h), mainly on the Quebec City-Windsor rail corridor.