{"title":"N Kato July 2026 Announcement Pre-Orders","description":"\u003cp\u003ePre-Orders for these items will close on August 31st, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"preorder-kato-176-1776-n-ge-es44ac-gevo-canadian-national-1776-america-250-eagle-scheme-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Kato 176-1776 N GE ES44AC \"GEVO\", Canadian National #1776 America 250 \"Eagle\" Scheme (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePREORDERS FOR THIS PRODUCT WILL CLOSE ON AUGUST 31st, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated delivery date for this product is approximately Early 2027. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct description courtesy of Kato USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES (Evolution Series) of locomotives were designed to meet the U.S. EPA’s Tier 2 locomotive emissions guidelines that took effect in 2005. Since then, railroads such as Canadian National have adopted the ES44 throughout their network. CN has deep roots in the United States and plays a vital role in the nation’s railroad operations. As part of America’s 250th Anniversary, Canadian National has introduced a striking “screaming eagle” design on locomotive numbered \u003cspan data-ogsb=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogac=\"\" data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"markaspfx0zms\"\u003e1776\u003c\/span\u003e which pays homage to military service and the United States striped flag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eMultiple body styles to reflect different “as delivered” railroad specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003ePowerful five-pole KATO motor with dual brass flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eDirectional Headlight and illuminated, preprinted number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eIlluminated ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eKato magnetic knuckle coupler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eDrop in DCC compatible with the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/tcsdcc.com\/1293\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrain Control Systems K1D4\u003c\/a\u003e , \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitrax.com\/products\/mobile-decoders\/dn163k1c\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDigitrax DN163K1C\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.esu.eu\/en\/products\/loksound\/loksound-5-micro-dcc-kato-usa\/\"\u003eESU 58741 LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978210246941,"sku":"KAT176-1776 PREORDER","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/kat1761776.jpg?v=1783120781"},{"product_id":"preorder-kato-176-1776-n-ge-es44ac-gevo-canadian-national-1776-america-250-eagle-scheme-dcc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Kato 176-1776DCC N GE ES44AC \"GEVO\", Canadian National #1776 America 250 \"Eagle\" Scheme (DCC Silent)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePREORDERS FOR THIS PRODUCT WILL CLOSE ON AUGUST 31st, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated delivery date for this product is approximately Early 2027. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct description courtesy of Kato USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES (Evolution Series) of locomotives were designed to meet the U.S. EPA’s Tier 2 locomotive emissions guidelines that took effect in 2005. Since then, railroads such as Canadian National have adopted the ES44 throughout their network. CN has deep roots in the United States and plays a vital role in the nation’s railroad operations. As part of America’s 250th Anniversary, Canadian National has introduced a striking “screaming eagle” design on locomotive numbered \u003cspan data-ogsb=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogac=\"\" data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"markaspfx0zms\"\u003e1776\u003c\/span\u003e which pays homage to military service and the United States striped flag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eMultiple body styles to reflect different “as delivered” railroad specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003ePowerful five-pole KATO motor with dual brass flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eDirectional Headlight and illuminated, preprinted number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eIlluminated ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eKato magnetic knuckle coupler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKato-installed DCC mobile decoder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978226073885,"sku":"KAT176-1776DCC PREORDER","price":208.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/kat1761776.jpg?v=1783120781"},{"product_id":"preorder-kato-176-1776s-n-ge-es44ac-gevo-canadian-national-1776-america-250-eagle-scheme-dcc-sound-equipped","title":"[PREORDER] Kato 176-1776S N GE ES44AC \"GEVO\", Canadian National #1776 America 250 \"Eagle\" Scheme (DCC + Sound Equipped)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePREORDERS FOR THIS PRODUCT WILL CLOSE ON AUGUST 31st, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated delivery date for this product is approximately Early 2027. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct description courtesy of Kato USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES (Evolution Series) of locomotives were designed to meet the U.S. EPA’s Tier 2 locomotive emissions guidelines that took effect in 2005. Since then, railroads such as Canadian National have adopted the ES44 throughout their network. CN has deep roots in the United States and plays a vital role in the nation’s railroad operations. 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After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978226729245,"sku":"KAT176-1776S PREORDER","price":288.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/kat1761776.jpg?v=1783120781"},{"product_id":"preorder-kato-176-2026-n-ge-es44ac-gevo-canadian-national-2026-america-250-air-force-one-scheme-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Kato 176-2026 N GE ES44AC \"GEVO\", Canadian National #2026 America 250 \"Air Force One\" Scheme (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePREORDERS FOR THIS PRODUCT WILL CLOSE ON AUGUST 31st, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated delivery date for this product is approximately Early 2027. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct description courtesy of Kato USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ES (Evolution Series) of locomotives were designed to meet the U.S. EPA’s Tier 2 locomotive emissions guidelines that took effect in 2005. Since then, railroads such as Canadian National have adopted the ES44 throughout their network. CN has deep roots in the United States and plays a vital role in the nation’s railroad operations. As part of America’s 250th Anniversary, Canadian National has introduced a striking “Air Force One” inspired livery on locomotive numbered 2026 to pay homage to America’s transportation sector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eMultiple body styles to reflect different “as delivered” railroad specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003ePowerful five-pole KATO motor with dual brass flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eDirectional Headlight and illuminated, preprinted number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eIlluminated ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eKato magnetic knuckle coupler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eDrop in DCC compatible with the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/tcsdcc.com\/1293\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrain Control Systems K1D4\u003c\/a\u003e , \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitrax.com\/products\/mobile-decoders\/dn163k1c\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDigitrax DN163K1C\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.esu.eu\/en\/products\/loksound\/loksound-5-micro-dcc-kato-usa\/\"\u003eESU 58741 LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978231349533,"sku":"KAT176-2026 PREORDER","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/kat1762026.jpg?v=1783123755"},{"product_id":"preorder-kato-176-2026dcc-n-ge-es44ac-gevo-canadian-national-2026-america-250-air-force-one-scheme-dcc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Kato 176-2026DCC N GE ES44AC \"GEVO\", Canadian National #2026 America 250 \"Air Force One\" Scheme (DCC Silent)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePREORDERS FOR THIS PRODUCT WILL CLOSE ON AUGUST 31st, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated delivery date for this product is approximately Early 2027. Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct description courtesy of Kato USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES (Evolution Series) of locomotives were designed to meet the U.S. EPA’s Tier 2 locomotive emissions guidelines that took effect in 2005. Since then, railroads such as Canadian National have adopted the ES44 throughout their network. CN has deep roots in the United States and plays a vital role in the nation’s railroad operations. 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After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978239181085,"sku":"KAT176-2026DCC PREORDER","price":208.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/kat1762026_9603d047-453d-49a8-921e-86f7c83eb600.jpg?v=1783123897"},{"product_id":"preorder-kato-176-2026s-n-ge-es44ac-gevo-canadian-national-2026-america-250-air-force-one-scheme-dcc-sound-equipped","title":"[PREORDER] Kato 176-2026S N GE ES44AC \"GEVO\", Canadian National #2026 America 250 \"Air Force One\" Scheme (DCC + Sound Equipped)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePREORDERS FOR THIS PRODUCT WILL CLOSE ON AUGUST 31st, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated delivery date for this product is approximately Early 2027. 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After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978241212701,"sku":"KAT176-2026S PREORDER","price":288.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/kat1762026_bc765c95-aa7b-447c-9b0b-1e328399d614.jpg?v=1783123979"},{"product_id":"preorder-kato-166-1966-n-budd-jet-powered-rdc-new-york-central-m-497-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Kato 166-1966 N Budd Jet-Powered RDC, New York Central #M-497 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePREORDERS FOR THIS PRODUCT WILL CLOSE ON AUGUST 31st, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated delivery date for this product is approximately Early 2027. 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Pre-Order item delivery dates may change without notice, and are not controlled by Southern Crescent Hobby.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct description and final art forthcoming from Kato USA. This SKU is for the \u003cstrong\u003elit\u003c\/strong\u003e, DC Silent variant.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREORDER INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pre-Order item. After you commit to pre-ordering an item, Southern Crescent Hobby will place an order on your behalf with our supplier network. Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978315071773,"sku":"KAT166-1966-1 PREORDER","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/kat1661966.jpg?v=1783125829"},{"product_id":"preorder-kato-166-1966dcc-n-budd-jet-powered-rdc-new-york-central-m-497-dcc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Kato 166-1966DCC N Budd Jet-Powered RDC, New York Central #M-497 (DCC Silent)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePREORDERS FOR THIS PRODUCT WILL CLOSE ON AUGUST 31st, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated delivery date for this product is approximately Early 2027. 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Some time before we are due to receive your pre-ordered item(s), we will issue you an invoice for the remaining balance of your order including any applicable shipping charges and taxes. Your order will be shipped as soon as possible once the balance is paid and all items have arrived at our warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on pre-orders,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/pages\/pre-order-information\" title=\"Pre-Order Information\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to view our full Pre-Order Policy.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978318086429,"sku":"KAT166-1966S-1 PREORDER","price":310.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/kat1661966.jpg?v=1783125829"},{"product_id":"preorder-kato-166-1966s-n-budd-jet-powered-rdc-new-york-central-m-497-dcc-sound-equipped","title":"[PREORDER] Kato 166-1966S N Budd Jet-Powered RDC, New York Central #M-497 (DCC Sound Equipped)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePREORDERS FOR THIS PRODUCT WILL CLOSE ON AUGUST 31st, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated delivery date for this product is approximately Early 2027. 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