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GE P42 Locomotive

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Fourteenth Release
Announced: 12-07-2012
Orders Due: 12-29-2012
ETA: January 2012
Thirteenth Release
Announced: 09-14-2012
Orders Due: 10-03-2012
Due: Delivered
Twelfth Release
Announced: 01-04-2012
Orders Due: 01-23-2012
Due: Delivered
Eleventh Release
Announced: 09-01-11
Orders Due: 09-22-11
Due: Delivered
Tenth Release
Announced: 05-09-11
Orders Due: 05-24-11
Due: Delivered
Ninth Release
Announced: 01-07-11
Orders Due: 02-20-11
Due: Delivered
Eighth Release
Announced: 08-27-09
Orders Due: 09-23-09
ETA: Delivered
Seventh Release
Announced: 05-03-07
Orders Due: ASAP
ETA: Delivered
Sixth Release
Announced: 03-28-07
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Fifth Release
Announced: 03-28-07
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Fourth Release
Announced: 12-08-06
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Third Release
Announced: 11-01-05
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G.E. P42 Genesis

Background Information:

The Amtrak P42 locomotive was pre-dated by the P40, which was originally known as the AMD-103, or "Genesis" locomotive.   "Genesis locomotive" collectively refers to the P40, P42, and P32.  (The P32 is a third-rail capable locomotive that operates only in the Northeast).   The P40 was originally delivered in 1993 with the first order of P42's following in late 1996 and early 1997.  The P40 is a 4000 horsepower locomotive, while the P42 is a 4200 horsepower locomotive.

External details on the P40 and P42 are very similar with the P42 lacking the warning lights and hostler window of the P40.   With Amtrak realizing that the warning lights flashed back into the cab, and the hostler window was not necessary, the P40s were modified so that they are virtual carbon-copies of the more numerous P42.  Amtrak rosters a total of 44 P40 locomotive and a whopping 207 P42 locomotives.  Kato has chosen to produce the P42 locomotive based on the large numbers of P42's that have been produced, coupled with the fact that Amtrak is rebuilding their P40's to resemble P42's.

Amtrak's P42 and P40 locomotives have virtually replaced the EMD F40PH, once the mainline passenger locomotive of choice.   Recent rosters show only 6 F40PH's in active Amtrak service, although additional F40PH's are occasionally called upon in emergencies.

Model Features:
  • All models are equipped with Kato's five-pole motor with dual brass flywheels
  • Factory equipped with Kato's fully-automatic knuckle coupler.
  • Front and rear Bright White LED Headlights will be equipped with a "flicker free" circuit.  This built-in capacitor will eliminate the flickering light effects of "back EMF," often caused when the electrical current to the model is temporarily interrupted.  This usually happens when crossing over a turnout and the model "thinks" it is about to reverse direction.
  • "DCC Friendly" for easy drop-in installation of digital decoder.
  • Highly-detailed printing with warning labels and builder plates.
  • MRC has also crafted a drop-in sound decoder that will work with the N scale GE P42 “Genesis”

* Final pricing may differ from initially listed price.

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Fourteenth Release
Part #: Kat-176-6025 - Amtrak Phase Vb - Road #: 61 - GE P42 “Genesis”

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Accompanying these releases are a re-release of Amtrak Phase IVb Superliner cars.


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Part #: Kat-176-6026 - Amtrak Phase Vb - Road #: 80 - GE P42 “Genesis”

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Accompanying these releases are a re-release of Amtrak Phase IVb Superliner cars.


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Thirteenth Release
Part #: Kat-176-6007KB - Amtrak "Celebrate the Century" - Road #: 100 - GE P42 “Genesis”

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Painted and decaled for a special anniversary excursion train, Amtrak #100 operated in this special post office livery for a period of 18 months (from 1999 - 2000) to commemorate the US Post office Centennial.

Amtrak Unit #100 is adorned on all four sides with post office related decorations, including stamps from all across the services' history. The Kobo custom model will replicate this engine as it appeared in 2000, specifically, as the locomotive had at least one major change done to its appearance over its 18 month lifespan wearing these colors.


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Twelfth Release
Part #: Kat-176-6023 - Amtrak Anniversary Phase II Scheme - Road #: 66 - GE P42 “Genesis”

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Kato continues to celebrate Amtrak’s 40th Anniversary with the announcement of the Phase II Heritage Scheme GE P42 #66.

Accompanying these releases are a new series of Amtrak Phase IVb Superliner cars (to accompany the already-announced 106-3515 4-Car set  A already delivered.

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Part #: Kat-176-6024 - Amtrak Anniversary Phase IV Scheme - Road #: 184 - GE P42 “Genesis”

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Kato continues to celebrate Amtrak’s 40th Anniversary with the announcement of the Phase IV Heritage Scheme GE P42 #184.

Accompanying this release is a new series of Amtrak Phase IVb Superliner cars(to accompany the already-announced 106-3515 4-Car set  A already delivered.

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Eleventh Release
Part #: Kat-176-6022 - Amtrak Anniversary Phase I Scheme - Road #: 156 - GE P42 “Genesis”

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Kato continues to celebrate Amtrak’s 40th Anniversary with the announcement of the Phase I Heritage Scheme GE P42 #156.

Accompanying this release is a new series of Amtrak Phase IVb Superliner cars (to accompany the already-announced 106-3515 4-Car set A coming this September), as well as a re-release of the sold-out Amfleet II Coach in Phase VI with a brand new road number

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Tenth Release
Part #: Kat-176-6021 - Amtrak 40th Anniversary Phase III Scheme - Road #: 145 - GE P42 “Genesis”

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Join Kato in celebrating Amtrak’s 40th Anniversary with an N scale model of one of Amtrak’s own tribute locomotives – the GE P42 “Genesis” #145, painted in a special Phase III Heritage scheme as part of Amtrak’s own birthday celebration. The sharply painted Phase III Stripes down the side of the locomotive are adorned with the dates of Amtrak’s “birth” (1971) and this year, while the locomotives use the Amtrak logo that would have been in use during the Phase III era.

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Ninth Release

Part #: Kat-176-6011 - Amtrak Phase V - Road #: 194 - GE P42 “Genesis”
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Eighth Release
Part #: Kat-176-6009 Amtrak Phase V Road #: 127 - GE P42 “Genesis”

We found this excellent shot taken by Michael Gmoser on LocoPhotos,com We requested his permission to use it. LocoPhotos.com is a great place to research motive power.


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Part #: Kat-176-6010 Amtrak Phase V Road #: 28 - GE P42 “Genesis”

We found this excellent shot taken by Michael Gmoser on LocoPhotos,com We requested his permission to use it. LocoPhotos.com is a great place to research motive Power.


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Seventh Release
Part #: Kat-176-6007A VIA Rail Canada - Road #: 916 - GE P42 “Genesis”
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Sixth Release
Part #: Kat-176-6007 VIA Rail Canada - Road #: 903 - GE P42 “Genesis”
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Fifth Release
Part #: Kat-176-6001B Amtrak - Road #: 69 - GE P42 “Genesis”
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Fourth Release
Part #: Kat-176-6001A Amtrak - Road #: 46 - GE P42 “Genesis”
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Part #: Kat-176-6002 Amtrak - Road #: 97 - GE P42 “Genesis”
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Third Release
Part #: Kat-106-6101 Amtrak Phase III - Road #'s: 9 & 53 - GE P42 “Genesis” (Two-Unit Set)
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Part #: Kat-106-6102 Amtrak Phase IV - Road #'s: 15 & 28) - GE P42 “Genesis” (Two-Unit Set)
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Part #: Kat-176-6001 Amtrak Phase III - Road #: 21- GE P42 “Genesis”
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Prior Releases
Part #: Kat-106-6103 Amtrak - Road #: 123& 134 - GE P42 “Genesis” Phase V
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Part #: Kat-176-6004 Amtrak - Road #: 62 - GE P42 “Genesis” Phase V


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Part #: Kat-176-6005 Amtrak - Road #: 22 - GE P42 “Genesis” Phase V
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Part #: Kat-176-6006 Amtrak - Road #: 121 - GE P42 “Genesis” Phase V
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Part #: Kat-176-6007 VIA Rail Canada - Road #: 900 - GE P42 "Renaissance"
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Part #: Kat-176-6008 VIA Rail Canada - Road #: 906 - GE P42 "Renaissance"


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Stock Checks:

Inventory is a fluid commodity.  It changes by the hour (sometimes by the minute). To retain our pricing structure we maintain stock levels designed to turnover 6 times each year. We cannot guarantee stock status till we have an order in hand. All product is subject to prior sale. If we confirm that we have it, and, while we are waiting for the order it sells, you would be upset that we did not hold it.
We used to hold items but learned a VERY EXPENSIVE lesson. When we held items for customers’ orders, the order never materialized 80%+ of the time.  We lost out on the orders placed while the item was on hold.  Also we wasted staff time that could have been used to pull actual orders.
Since we are well known for finding older stock the fact that it may not be on our shelves at this minute does not mean we can’t get it. So, as we spell out on our terms pages, we don’t do it anymore.
You may, however, call in and we will tell you if the items are available and if possible attempt to locate what we don’t have while you are on the phone.

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