KATO USA
Precision Railroad Models
Prototype Information:
In 1935 the Santa Fe inaugurated its premier first class sleeping car only train the “Super Chief”. The “Super Chief”, often referred to as “The Train of the Stars”, was frequently patronized by Hollywood stars because of its fine accommodations, fine dining and fast 39 hr 45 min trip between Chicago and Los Angeles through the rich scenery of the American Southwest. Setting a new standard for luxury rail travel, it quickly became the most recognized train in the United States with its sleek silver and red warbonnet painted F units in the lead.
Feature video:
In the late 50’s, the Santa Fe would run the Super Chief and El Capitan as a combined train, with consists that could vary but were often upwards of 18-20 cars. Kato USA has put together a small video presentation featuring this combined consist, as accurately reproduced using cars from both of the classic name train series sets and their supporting add-on packs of cars. Click the image to the left or HERE to visit Kato USA’s youtube page and see this train in motion!
Current Models:
Stock #
Description
Road #
Msrp
Stock #
176-2121-DCC
Description
EMD F7A Santa Fe Warbonnet w/ Pre-Installed DCC
Road #
300/301/304*
Msrp
$150
Stock #
176-2121-LS
Description
EMD F7A Santa Fe Warbonnet w/ ESU LokSound DCC
Road #
300/301/304*
Msrp
$260
Stock #
176-2211-DCC
Description
EMD F7B Santa Fe Warbonnet w/ Pre-Installed DCC
Road #
--
Msrp
$145
Stock #
176-2211-LS
Description
EMD F7B Santa Fe Warbonnet w/ ESU LokSound DCC
Road #
--
Msrp
$255
Description
Baggage-Express
RPO
ACF 10-6 Sleeper
Pleasure Dome
Diner
Dormitory Lounge
ACF 4-4-2 Sleeper
Sleeper-Lounge-Observation
Road #
3456
87
"Palm Stream"
501
603
1341
"Regal Crest"
"Vista Canyon"
Msrp
$225
Stock #
106-6003
Santa Fe Super Chief
4 Car Add-On Set
Re-release of Original 2005 Set
Description
ACF 10-6 Sleeper
ACF 10-6 Sleeper
ACF 4-4-2 Sleeper
ACF 4-4-2 Sleeper
Road #
"Palm Haven"
"Palm Top"
"Regal Gate"
"Regal Hunt"
Msrp
$110
* One number comes pre-installed; optional additional numberboards are included to change car number
