KATO USA
Precision Railroad Models
Prototype Information
Re-live some great moments in history in miniature with Kato’s “Broadway Limited” pulled by the GG1 and EMD E8A locomotives. 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. From there, diesels such as the EMD E8 would operate in pairs to take the train across the non-electrified route to Chicago, IL.
feature images
Product images
Today, the Phase VI (also known as Phase IVb) is the most common paint variation seen of Amtrak's equipment, and it can be seen on Amtrak Equipment of all types.
Superliner I Coach
Superliner I Coach-Baggage
Superliner I Diner
Superliner I Lounge
Superliner I Sleeper
Superliner I Coach
Superliner I Coach-Baggage
Superliner I Diner
Superliner I Lounge
Superliner I Sleeper
Videos
Watch the Chicago Metra MP36PH and Nippon Sharyo Bi-Levels in action in this feature video on youtube – click the image to the left to open the video in a new window!
Following the release of the Metra MP36PH and Bi-
Levels, Kato USA announces the Virginia Railway Express (which offers commuter service in and out of Washington D.C. to the Virginia suburbs), with fully remolded shell details to match the prototype
specifications of the VRE. To see the feature video for these VRE sets on youtube, click the image to the left to open the video in a new window!
current Items:
Boxed Unitrack Sets
Viaduct Track Items and Bridges
Available Releases
item #
Description
Msrp
item #
106-8701
july 2021
Description
N MP36PH Chicago METRA Gallery Bi-Level Commuter
Train “Starter Series” 4-Car Set*
Includes:
1 x Gallery Bi-Level Coach Chicago Metra #6153
1 x Gallery Bi-Level Cab-Coach Chicago Metra #8507
Msrp
$200
item #
106-8701
Description
N MP36PH Chicago METRA Gallery Bi-Level Commuter
Train “Starter Series” 4-Car Set*
Includes:
1 x MP36PH Locomotive Chicago Metra #427
1 x MP36PH Locomotive Chicago Metra #427
1 x Gallery Bi-Level Coach Chicago Metra #6153
1 x Gallery Bi-Level Cab-Coach Chicago Metra #8507
Msrp
$200
item #
Description
N MP36PH Chicago METRA Gallery Bi-Level Commuter
Train “Starter Series” 4-Car Set*
Includes:
1 x MP36PH Locomotive Chicago Metra #427
1 x MP36PH Locomotive Chicago Metra #427
1 x Gallery Bi-Level Coach Chicago Metra #6153
1 x Gallery Bi-Level Coach Chicago Metra #6153
Msrp
$200
*Chicago RTA Licensed Products. **VRE Licensed Products***
Pricing is estimated and subject to change upon release
Current Models
Stock #
Description
Road #
Msrp
Models originally released in 2017
Description
12 Duplex 4-Double Bed
5-Double Bed Bar-Lounge
Diner
Kitchen-Dormitory
Pullman 10-6 Sleeper
Pullman 10-6 Sleeper
Pullman 10-6 Sleeper
Pullman 10-6 Sleeper
Observation
Road #
"Cabin Creek"
"Harbor Rest"
#4602
#4603
"Sangamon Rapids"
"Tioga Rapids"
"Tippecanoe Rapids"
"Sherman Rapids"
"Tower View"
Msrp
$180*
Stock #
106-069
N Pennsylvania Rail Road Broadway Limited
4 Car Add-On Se
Description
Budd 21-Roomette
Budd 21-Roomette
ACF 4-4-2 Sleeper
ACF 4-4-2 Sleeper
Road #
"Grand Rapids Inn"
"Mansfield Inn"
"Imperial Terrain"
"Imperial Fields"
Msrp
$120*
Special Order Only
Stock #
106-7112-1
Description
N Pennsylvania Rail Road Broadway Limited
4-Car Add-on Set with Interior Lighting Pre-Installed
Road #
N/A
Msrp
$180*
Stock #
106-069-1
Description
N Pennsylvania Rail Road Broadway Limited
10-Car Set with Interior Lighting Pre-Installed
Road #
N/A
Msrp
$440*
Stock #
156-0907
Description
AT&SF 4-4-2 Transcontinental Sleeper
Road #
"Regal Inn"
Msrp
$30*
* MSRP is estimated and may change upon release
N-Scale Unitrack Track Plans
dimensions
| thing Wasted II (PDF) | 30" x 54" |
| Amherst 2005 Show Track Plan (PDF) | 30" x 54" |
| 20-1004 Value Pack Plan Diagram (PDF) | 36" x 75" |
| Tri-R Railroad (PDF) | 27" x 48" |
| The Tabletop Shortline (PDF) | 20" x 36" |
| Manning Oaks (PDF) | 36" x 72" |
| World's Greatest Hobby Layout in N-Scale! (PDF) | 42" x 84" |
| The Basic Figure-8! | 42" x 42" |
| West Coal | 36" x 180" |
| Granny Kay & Bonnie | 24" x 48" |
| Woodland Scenics Scenic Ridge | 36" x 72" |
| December 1998 MR Layout | 48" x 60" |
| The Milwaukee Road in Montana | 54" x 96" |
| Track Plan Using 8.5" Radius | 24" x 36" |
| Simple Double Track Plate Layout | 55" x 114" |
| Colorado Western | 26" x 38" |
The plans below appeared in our out-of-print track plan brochure.
| Watchung & Hawthorne Connecting RR | 28" x 48" |
| Carolina Central | 28" x 64" |
| Richfield & Fond du Lac Railroad | 54" x 98" |
| Manufacturer's Junction | 36" x 82" |
| The Big Four | 28" x 48" |
| Burbank & Babylon Railroad | 38" x 58" |
| Timesaver Switching Puzzle | 19" x 54" |
| Corner Central | 42" x 42" |
| Loop De Loop | 28" x 34" |
| Mattoon Belt Line | 24" x 50" |
Track Plan Elements to incorporate on any layout!
| 15° Crossing Geometry (PDF) | Assorted |
| 90° Crossing Geometry (PDF) | Assorted |
| #4 Turnout Geometry & Spacing (PDF) | Assorted |
| #6 Turnout Geometry & Spacing (PDF) | Assorted |
| Double Crossover w/ #6 Turnouts (PDF) | Assorted |
| Wye with #6 Turnouts | 38" x 42" |
| Reversing Loop with #6 Turnout | 32" x 54" |
| Freight Yard with #4 Turnouts | 12" x 144" |
HO Scale Accessories
DCC Kits
Custom Project Items
About The Train
he final car of the consist is a cab-coach bearing the Operation North Pole logo and slogan - decked out with a special wreath on the rear door. The model will replicate this special wreath application with a unique detail part (also available sold separately for those who want to use these wreaths on their previous ONP trains).
How It Works
1
Pick your preferred installation -Choose whether you'd like sound installed in one car, both motor cars, or just regular motor conrol and lighting control for your base set. Place your order using our easy to use online shop!
2
We'll send you the box - perfectly sized and filled with packing materials and with the necessary postage included, so all you have to do is box up your set and leave it with your favorite postal worker!
3
Give us a week or so to recieve and then perform your installed - once we have your set in-hand, we'll begin the process of installing the DCC set-up you have requested. Give us a little time to make sure everything works out and is fully tested, and soon it'll be on its way back to you!
4
Recieve your train and begin enjoying Zimo Sound with your N scale ICE4 passenger train! It's just that easy!
Pricing Options
Sound Installation
(1 motor car)
$199
We will install a ZIMO sound decoder and speaker into one of your ICE4 motor cars.
This cost includes the decoder, speaker, installation, and free shipping both to and from your home in the continental United States.*
This can be doubled up if you have both ICE4 sets, or you can couple this
installation with….
Visit our Online Store to select and confirm your order request:
Click HereMotor Control DCC Installation
(1 motor car)
$99
if all you want is for standard DCC
installed, or if you have both sets and only want sound in one of them, we can install a ZIMO motor function control
decoder into one of your ICE4 motor cars.
This cost includes the decoder, installation, and free shipping both to and from your home in the continental United States.*
Visit our Online Store to select and confirm your order request:
Click HereSound Installation
(1 motor car)
$199
We will install a ZIMO sound decoder and speaker into one of your ICE4 motor cars.
This cost includes the decoder, speaker, installation, and free shipping both to and from your home in the continental United States.*
This can be doubled up if you have both ICE4 sets, or you can couple this
installation with….
Visit our Online Store to select and confirm your order request:
Click HereWhere to buy:
Looking for these items? Please visit your local retail hobby shop to purchase our products.
Road Name Information :
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Algoma Central
Stock #
Description
Road #
Msrp
176-2001
EMD SD40 Algoma Central
180
$99.98
176-2002
176-2002
182
$99.98
Roadname Specific Detailing
High mount brakes
About the Algoma Central SD40
Known as “The Route of the Black Bear,” the Algoma Central Railway is a Canadian railroad operating entirely in Ontario. Development of the railroad began in 1899. Starting in Sault Ste Marie, the line eventually reach Hearst, Ontario. The discovery of the iron ore deposit at Wawa was the driving force of the Railway’s construction, and proved to be the stimulus of the Sault Ste Marie Steel Industry.
Known as “The Route of the Black Bear,” the Algoma Central Railway is a Canadian railroad operating entirely in Ontario. Development of the railroad began in 1899. Starting in Sault Ste Marie, the line eventually reach Hearst, Ontario. The discovery of the iron ore deposit at Wawa was the driving force of the Railway’s construction, and proved to be the stimulus of the Sault Ste Marie Steel Industry.
Purchased by the Wisconsin Central in 1995, the railroad became famous for its colorful diesel locomotives that began roaming the Wisconsin Central system. In 2001, the Wisconsin Central was purchased by the Canadian National; the ACR is now considered part of CN’s Eastern Division.
Santa Fe
Stock #
Description
Road #
Msrp
176-2006A
EMD SD40 AT&SF
5010
$100
176-2006
EMD SD40 AT&SF
5001
$100
Roadname Specific Detailing
High mount brakes
About the Santa Fe SD40
The Santa Fe purchased twenty SD40s in 1966, equipped them with extended range dynamic brakes and updated Flexicoil trucks, and thanks to the care that the Santa Fe gave them 18 of them continue to run.
