KATO USA
Precision Railroad Models
Prototype Information:
The General Electic P42 locomotive is also known as the “Genesis” locomotive. The P42 is a modern 4200 horsepower passenger locomotive used across the United States and Canada. Amtrak’s P42 has replaced the EMD F40PH in revenue service and today they are used throughout the United States. Since their introduction, they have had a number of physical revisions to improve the ease of maintenance and parts replacements, including a bolt-on fiberglass nose panel (replacing the original’s solid metal which was difficult to repair or replace) and a new headlight bezel that is more rounded than the previous square versions.
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40th Anniversary Phase I Paint
40th Anniversary Phase II Paint
40th Anniversary Phase III Paint
40th Anniversary Phase IV Paint
50th Anniversary Phase V Paint
50th Anniversary Midnight Blue Paint
50th Anniversary Phase I Paint
50th Anniversary Phase VI Paint
50th Anniversary Dash 8 Phase III Paint
"Operation Lifesaver" Paint
Feature videos:
Feature Walkthrough: Watch this video (also accessible by clicking the image to the left) showcasing our first test of the prototype model’s pulling capabilities!
Utilizing a three way switch disguised as a GPS dome, you can use the included tool to toggle the P42 between three different lighting patterns; all lights on (head and tail lights, front and rear), front lights on (head and tail lights, front only) and all lights off. This lets you change the behavior of the model when running multiple units in a consist!
Special Feature! Watch this video (also accessible by clicking the image to the left) to join us with a brief overview of the new HO P42’s features and appearance, showcasing the adjustable lighting settings and the new mechanism.
Primary features of the new mechanism will be the use of coreless truck-mounted motors, putting all of the locomotive’s mechanical components in the trucks, making it easy to lubricate, service, or replace parts while doubling up the available traction power from the heavier weight of the mechanism made possible by the removal of any internal mechanical components.
Current Models:
item #
Description
Msrp
item #
37-6110-LS
Special Order Only
Description
HO GE P42 "Genesis" Phase Vb #19 with Pre-installed ESU Loksound DCC + Sound
Msrp
$398
item #
37-6111-LS
Special Order Only
Description
HO GE P42 "Genesis" Phase Vb #203 with Pre-installed ESU Loksound DCC + Sound
Msrp
$398
item #
37-6112-LS
March 2023
Description
HO GE P42 "Genesis" 50th Anniversary Phase V Late #46 with Pre-installed ESU LokSound DCC + Sound
Msrp
$398*
item #
37-6113-LS
March 2023
Description
HO GE P42 "Genesis" 50th Anniversary Midnight Blue #100 with Pre-installed ESU LokSound DCC + Sound
Msrp
$398*
item #
37-6114-LS
March 2023
Description
HO GE P42 "Genesis" 50th Anniversary Phase I #161 with Pre-installed ESU LokSound DCC + Sound
Msrp
$398*
item #
37-6115-LS
March 2023
Description
HO GE P42 "Genesis" 50th Anniversary Phase VI #108 with Pre-installed ESU LokSound DCC + Sound
Msrp
$398*
item #
37-6116-LS
March 2023
Description
HO GE P42 "Genesis" 50th Anniversary Dash-8 Phase III #160 with Pre-installed ESU LokSound DCC + Sound
Msrp
$398*
item #
37-6117
Description
HO GE P42 "Genesis" Amtrak Phase V Late #17
Msrp
$210
item #
37-6117-LS
March 2023
Description
HO GE P42 "Genesis" Amtrak Phase V Late #17 with Pre-installed ESU LokSound DCC + Sound
Msrp
$410*
item #
37-6118
Description
HO GE P42 "Genesis" Amtrak Phase V Late #180
Msrp
$210
item #
37-6118-LS
March 2023
Description
HO GE P42 "Genesis" Amtrak Phase V Late #180 with Pre-installed ESU LokSound DCC + Sound
Msrp
$410*
item #
37-6119-LS
March 2023
Description
HO GE P42 "Genesis" Amtrak "Operation Lifesaver" #203 with Pre-installed ESU LokSound DCC + Sound
Msrp
$420*
| * Prices are estimated and subject to change upon release |
Officially licensed by Amtrak and Operation Lifesaver.
Amtrak and Superliner are registered service marks of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.
