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Kato California Zephyr EMD F3 Locomotives

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Fifth Release:
Announced: 05-03-07
Orders Due: ASAP
ETA: May 2007
Fourth Release:
Announced: 11-13-06
ETA: November 2006!
Third Release:
Announced: 03-03-05
ETA: Delivered!
Second Release:
Announced: 06-03-04
ETA: Delivered!
First Release:
Announced: 06-03-03
ETA: Delivered!
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and shipping charges we "bunch" up re-orders to save you money.

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Note: Not all of the items below may be in stock or available but the information is provided for reference purposes.
Fifth Release EMD F-3 A-Unit and F-3 B-Unit Locomotives
P/N: 176-1303 F3A Denver & Rio Grande, (Gold and Silver 4 stripe) Road #5531  Duplicate numberboard included for road number 5534
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85.00

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$55.25
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$59.50

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P/N: 176-1308 F3B Denver & Rio Grande, (Gold and Silver 4 stripe)
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85.00

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$59.50

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Additional Southern Pacific and Union Pacific units are coming as well. Click here to see them.
Fourth Release EMD F-3 A-Unit and F-3 B-Unit Locomotives
P/N: KAT-176-1302 F3A Chicago Burlington & Quincy, (Silver and Black) Road #9961A EMD F-3 A-Unit DHL, S/G.   Duplicate numberboard included for road number 9961-C
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85.00

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P/N: 176-1307 F3B Chicago Burlington & Quincy, (Silver and Black)
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85.00

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P/N: 176-1303 F3A Denver & Rio Grande, (Gold and Silver 4 stripe) Road #5531  Duplicate numberboard included for road number 5534
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85.00

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$55.25
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P/N: 176-1308 F3B Denver & Rio Grande, (Gold and Silver 4 stripe)
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85.00

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P/N: 176-1203 F3A Western Pacific, (Silver and Orange) Road #803   Duplicate numberboard included for road number 801
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P/N: 176-1208 F3B Western Pacific, (Silver and Orange)
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Third Release EMD F-3 A-Unit LOCOMOTIVES
Release date May, 2005
EMD F-3 A-B Unit set DHL, S/G, Western Pacific
P/N:106-0302 Road # 801A, 801B

175.00

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EMD F-3 B Unit set S/G, Western Pacific
P/N:176-1207 Road # 801C
$87.50
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Power for the California Zephyr!
Featuring new bodyshells correct for this version.

Prototype Information —
An A-B-A consist of CB&Q F3 locomotives, in silver bodies with black nose stripes and lettering, was on the point of the California Zephyr when it pulled out of Chicago on its inaugural westbound run, March 21, 1949.

The CB&Q locomotives had a "passenger" or "closed" front pilot and lacked dynamic brakes because of the Burlington's relatively flat route.

Model Features —
These F3 models will feature our new DCC-friendly F-unit mechanism, as well as Kato magnetic knuckle couplers, illuminated pre-printed number boards, and Amber LED headlight.

The bodyshells feature correct pilot detail and correctly lack the roof mounted dynamic brake fan.

All units will be powered by the powerful Kato five-pole motor with dual flywheels with electrical pick-up from all of the blackened metal wheels.

Stock #176-1301
Chicago Burlington & Quincy F3A Single Locomotive
Paint Scheme: Silver & Black
Road #: 9960C
Due October, 2004

$85.00
$57.80

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Second Release EMD F-3 A-Unit and A/B LOCOMOTIVES
Release date October, 2004
Stock #106-0306
Chicago Burlington & Quincy F3A + F3B Set
Paint Scheme: Silver & Black
Road #: 9960A & 9960B
Due October, 2004
$170.00
$115.60

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Prototype Description

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 USA is pleased to offer a new production of N-Scale F3 locomotives with a revised, DCC Friendly mechanism that will allow drop-in decoder installation.
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!

Item Description
KEY: DHL = Double Headlight, S/G = Steam Generator
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First Release EMD F-3 A-Unit and A/B LOCOMOTIVES
Release date October, 2003

EMD F-3 A Unit DHL, S/G, Western Pacific P/N:176-1202 Road # 802A

Western Pacific

As a partner railroad for the California Zephyr (WP, D&RGW, CB&Q), the Western Pacific supplied motive power for part of the train's journey. When the CZ was new, this power was often WP's F3 locomotives numbered 801 and 802. They were built specifically for CZ use, but were eventually utilized throughout the railroad. The attractive orange, silver, and stainless steel scheme made the "Feather River Route" hard to forget.

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EMD F-3 A Unit DHL Rio Grande (D&RGW) P/N:176-1101 Road # 5524
Denver & Rio Grande Western
Famous for its advertisements featuring the Royal Gorge, its lingering Narrow Gauge operations, and its beautiful locomotives that pulled the California Zephyr, the Rio Grande operated in the mountains and deserts of Colorado and Utah. Even today, The Canon City & Royal Gorge a tourist railroad operates excursions through the famous Royal Gorge with locomotives painted in a D&RGW-inspired paint scheme

$87.50
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EMD F-3 A-B Unit set DHL, S/G, Western Pacific
P/N:106-0302 Road # 801A, 801B

174.98

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EMD F-3 A-B Unit set DHL Rio Grande (D&RGW)
P/N:106-0303 Road # 5521, 5522
174.98
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