Kato
KAT1362001
PART OF THE BROADWAY LIMITED RANGE.
The GG1, one of the PRR's most famous and recognizable locomotives, is also one of the most curiously designed. Technically two locomotives under one shell (a "G" class locomotive is a 4-6-0 by PRR specification, therefore the GG1 was two "G" locomotives in a 4-6-0:0-6-4 arrangement). This added up to a 4.6k horsepower locomotive that was staggeringly powerful, even by today's standards. Designed in the 20's, built in 30's, and not retired until the 80's, the GG1 had an incredible lifespan (even when they were cut in two and run as GG½'s) and survives today as a testament to its time in both its unique Loewy-design and overwhelming performance.
Price £69.00
KAT106068
BROADWAY LIMITED FOUR CAR SET
KAT1067111 PART OF THE BROADWAY LIMITED RANGE.
Re-live some great moments in history in miniature with Kato’s “Broadway Limited” pulled by the GG1. The “Broadway Limited” offered the finest in luxury travel between New York and Chicago. You had a choice of six types of private rooms ranging from cozy Roomette to luxurious Master Room with a private bath and shower. It also had an Observation-Lounge and Club-Lounge cars with game tables, magazines and refreshment buffets and a Master Dining Car that served food in the traditional “Broadway Limited” manner. The GG1 pulled this great train fast, smoothly, and quietly between New York and Harrisburg leaving New York in the evening at 6:00 P.M. or arriving in New York at 9:30 A.M. every day.
Price £TBA
KAT1560905
PART OF THE BROADWAY LIMITED RANGE.
A product of one businesman's claim that it was rediculous that a pig could take a train from coast to coast, but a person had to change trains, the Santa Fe 4-4-2 sleeper would be transferred at Chicago onto a Santa Fe train to continue westward. These "Chief" trains were complemented with three gray transcontinental cars, one each from the PRR, NYC and B&O
Price £TBA
KAT1764359
NW2 SWITCHER UNION PACIFIC #1028
KAT1764360
EMD's NW2 switcher's lifetime was nearly cut short just three years after its introduction, with the establishment of the War Production Board in 1942, which dictated that EMD was to halt all production of switching locomotives, manufacturing only road diesels during the years of 1942 to 1945. However, such was the popularity of this end cab switching locomotive that after the restriction was lifted, the NW2 sprung back as many railroads placed orders for this little 1000hp powerhouse; today these locomotives can still be found enjoying continued service in rail yards.EMD's NW2 switcher's lifetime was nearly cut short just three years after its introduction, with the establishment of the War Production Board in 1942, which dictated that EMD was to halt all production of switching locomotives, manufacturing only road diesels during the years of 1942 to 1945. However, such was the popularity of this end cab switching locomotive that after the restriction was lifted, the NW2 sprung back as many railroads placed orders for this little 1000hp powerhouse; today these locomotives can still be found enjoying continued service in rail yards.
Price £50.00
KAT1768205
EMD SD40-2 BNSF SWOOSH #6806
KAT1768206
The new "Swoosh" logo (known by a variety of names, including "Heritage III" and "Bold Heritage"), is the new face of the railroad-formerly-known-as the Burlington Northern & Santa Fe. Now simply "BNSF", the paint scheme is indicative of the company's new philosophy towards its progressive and vital role in the public eye; new paint and a new image for a new era.
Price £TBA
KAT1765305
E9A UNION PACIFIC #956
KAT1765306
E9B UNION PACIFIC #951B
KAT1765351
The E8/9 diesel locomotive shared the similar "bulldog nose" carbody style as the shorter, more popular F7 and was powered by two separate 12-cylinder prime movers (i.e., diesel engines) capable of producing 2250/2400 hp. The E8/9 also rode on A-1-A trucks (powered axle-idler axle-powered axle), resulting in an exceptionally smooth ride favored by crews. The E8/9 was produced in both A-units and cabless B-units. The A-units were usually built to railroad specification of either single or dual headlight and freight or passenger pilot. Like the F3 and F7 of the same time period, the E8/9 was utilized in both passenger and freight service.
Price £47.50