Kato EMD F3

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EMD F3 Diesels

Illustrations, technical information courtesy of Katousa.com

Prototype Information:
The F-Unit is probably the most recognized diesel locomotive in North American history. It was found on railroads from East to West and North to South. Eastern railroads favored a "Single Headlight" version of the F3, while Western railroads favored a "Dual Headlight" version.

F3 locomotives were used in both freight and passenger service. For passenger service, it was necessary for the locomotives to have a Steam Generator to provide heat and electricity in the passenger cars. In later years, many F3 locomotives originally intended for passenger services were downgraded to freight duty.

Model Features :

Kato N-Scale F3 locomotives feature revised, DCC Ready Mechanism that will allow drop-in decoder installation. Digitrax decoder in stock / listed immediately below.

This production features an all-new combination of details; it is the first time we will offer the F3 in a Dual Headlight version. Of course, each roadname will have appropriate Steam Generator detail according to each prototype railroad.

Models will feature our smooth Kato mechanism and fully automatic magnetic knuckle couplers. For the first time, the Kato F-Unit will include Lighted Number Boards!

Magnetic knuckle couplers.

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Special Offer ... only $6.00 Shipping
on ATSF F-3 advance reservations

After a very long absence, Kato is making a re-run of the ATSF F3's ... scheduled for Feb '12 release. Your shopping cart will show a "free" zero deposit reservation. Your card will not be charged until time of actual shipment when a $6 shipping charge will apply. While List Price from Kato is subject to change, the BLW % discount will be constant. Click on the "Reserv" button for pricing.

ATSF EMD F-3A, Rd #19
ITEM # KA-1761109 - New Release - Due 2/2012

LIST: $85.00

ATSF EMD F-3A, Rd #19C
ITEM # KA-1761110 - New Release - Due 2/2012

LIST: $85.00

ATSF EMD F-3B
ITEM # KA-1761111 - New Release - Due 2/2012

LIST: $85.00

EMD F Unit N Scale Body Shells
F3 body shells include shell, airhorns, window glazing and headlight lenses. Couplers are NOT included.

F3A Single Headlight, w/ Steam Generator
ITEM # KA-921110

$18.95
LIST: $25.00

Kato's N Scale EMD F3 Diesels Currently Available

CB&Q F3's -- Motive Power for California Zephyr

Kato's CB&Q F3's back in stock. A Units have new rd #'s, B unit, no rd #'s.

Kato has adopted a MAP pricing policy so that prices of new releases may not be advertised. You can click on the "Map Pricing" logo above for an explanaton of what this means. To find BLW's price on these items, please click on the "Add" or "Reserv" button below right. It will disply the BLW sale price.
SPECIAL SHIPPING RATE ON KATO F3 RESERVATIONS: Your shopping cart for reservations will show a "free" zero deposit reservation. Your card is not charged until time of actual shipment. Only $6 shipping will be charged for Kato F3 Advance reservations.

CB&Q EMD F-3A, Road #9962A
ITEM # KA-1761311 - New Road #

LIST: $84.95

CB&Q EMD F-3A, Road #9962C
ITEM # KA-1761312 - New Road #

LIST: $84.95

CB&Q EMD F-3B, no rd #
ITEM # KA-1761307 - No Road # / Re-issue

LIST: $84.95

The Western Pacific Railroad operated the westernmost leg of the California Zephyr's route. At the head-end of the CZ for the WP was an A-B-B consist of EMD F3 diesels. New rd # on F3A. No rd # on B unit.

Western Pacific EMD F-3A, Rd #801A
ITEM # KA-1761204 - In Stock

LIST: $84.95

Western Pacific EMD F-3A, Rd #802A
ITEM # KA-1761202 - In Stock

LIST: $84.95

Western Pacific EMD F-3B
ITEM # KA-1761208 - In Stock

LIST: $84.95