KATO USA
Precision Railroad Models
Modern passenger railroading reaches a whole new level
Amfleet I: During its beginnings, Amtrak inherited its passenger cars from other railroads. Old, steam heated and in dire need of upgrades, Amtrak set out to replace these cars in 1973 with the purchase of the first Amfleet cars from Budd. This initial batch of 492 cars were the Amfleet I – with a door and vestibule on either end (unlike their single-doored successor), these cars fell into a few different varieties but essentially broke down into coach and dinette variants. Despite the introduction of their newer cousins, Amfleet I’s are still in use by Amtrak, primarily for shorter distance routes.
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Amfleet II: Introduced in 1981, the Amfleet II (sometimes affectionately called Amtube by enthusiasts due to its distinct, rounded form) was introduced right in the middle of the EMD F40PHs life cycle in Amtrak service. Boasting larger windows and more comfortable seating conditions, the Amfleet II was designed for longer distance travel than its predecessor, the Amfleet I, while still retaining the versatility that its single-level height could provide over its taller, double-decker Superliner brethren.
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N Amfleet & Viewliner Intercity Exp 3-car add on set
106-6286-1 N Amfleet & Viewliner Intercity Exp 3-car add on set w/ Preinstalled Interior Lights
Set Includes:
1 x Amfleet II Coach Amtrak Phase VI #25079
1 x Amfleet II Coach-Café Amtrak Phase VI #28004
1 x Viewliner Sleeper Amtrak Phase VI #62025
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$135 for Unlit Coaches $180 for Pre-lit Coaches.
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N Amfleet I Coach Phase VI 2-Car Set A
106-8002-1 N Amfleet I Coach Phase VI 2-Car Set A w/ Preinstalled Interior Lights
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$70 for Unlit Coaches $100 for Pre-lit Coaches.
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N Amfleet I Coach Phase VI 2-Car Set B
106-8003-1 N Amfleet I Coach Phase VI 2-Car Set A w/ Preinstalled Interior Lights
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$70 for Unlit Coaches $100 for Pre-lit Coaches.
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N GE P42, Amfleet, Viewliner Intercity Express Phase VI 4-Car "Starter Series" Set
106-6285-1 N GE P42, Amfleet, Viewliner Intercity Express Phase VI 4-Car "Starter Series" Set w/ Preinstalled Interior Lights
106-6285-DCC N GE P42, Amfleet, Viewliner Intercity Express Phase VI 4-Car "Starter Series" Set w/ Preinstalled DCC
106-6285-S N GE P42, Amfleet, Viewliner Intercity Express Phase VI 4-Car "Starter Series" Set w/ Preinstalled DCC + Sound
Set Includes:
GE P42 'Genesis' Amtrak Phase Vb (Modern Paint Version) #150
Amfleet II Coach Amtrak Phase VI #25035
Amfleet II Coach Amtrak Phase VI #25101
Viewliner Sleeper Amtrak Phase VI #62004
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$220 for Analog/DC. $320 for Digital DCC. $265 for Pre-lit Cars. $420 for DCC+Sound.
Officially licensed by Amtrak Amtrak, Amfleet and viewliner are registered service marks of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.
