{"title":"N Kato November 2026 Announcement Pre-Orders","description":"\u003cp\u003ePre-Order by December 17th, 2026 for expected delivery beginning April 2027. DCC and DCC Sound equipped models will begin shipping to dealers after Standard DC models arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"preorder-kato-106-086-n-union-pacific-excursion-train-7-car-set","title":"[PREORDER] Kato 106-086 N Union Pacific Excursion Train 7 Car Set","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePREORDERS FOR THIS PRODUCT WILL CLOSE ON DECEMBER 17th, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated delivery date for this product is approximately April 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\u003eThis SKU is for the unlit 7-car set. This set does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e include a locomotive, track or a power pack. Product description via Kato USA.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost no other railroad in this country has retained its historical equipment  and honored its past like the Union Pacific. 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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":67988409909533,"sku":"KAT106-086 PREORDER","price":212.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/kato106-086.jpg?v=1793940313"},{"product_id":"preorder-kato-106-086-1-n-union-pacific-excursion-train-7-car-set-pre-installed-lighting","title":"[PREORDER] Kato 106-086-1 N Union Pacific Excursion Train 7 Car Set (Pre-Installed Lighting)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePREORDERS FOR THIS PRODUCT WILL CLOSE ON DECEMBER 17th, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated delivery date for this product is approximately April 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 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":67988452573469,"sku":"KAT106-086-1 PREORDER","price":333.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/kato106-086.jpg?v=1793940313"},{"product_id":"preorder-kato-106-085-n-union-pacific-excursion-train-water-tender-2-car-set","title":"[PREORDER] Kato 106-085 N Union Pacific Excursion Train Water Tender 2-Car Set","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePREORDERS FOR THIS PRODUCT WILL CLOSE ON DECEMBER 17th, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated delivery date for this product is approximately April 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\u003eThis SKU is for two water tenders. This set does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e include a locomotive, track or a power pack. Product description via Kato USA.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost no other railroad in this country has retained its historical equipment  and honored its past like the Union Pacific. 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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\u003eThis SKU is for the unlit 4-car set. This set does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e include a locomotive, track or a power pack. 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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":67988475248925,"sku":"KAT106-106 PREORDER","price":112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/kato106-106.jpg?v=1793941591"},{"product_id":"preorder-kato-106-106-1-n-union-pacific-excursion-train-baggage-coach-dome-coach-diner-4-car-set-pre-installed-lighting","title":"[PREORDER] Kato 106-106-1 N Union Pacific Excursion Train Baggage, Coach, Dome-Coach, Diner 4 Car Set (Pre-Installed Lighting)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePREORDERS FOR THIS PRODUCT WILL CLOSE ON DECEMBER 17th, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated delivery date for this product is approximately April 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 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":67988482064669,"sku":"KAT106-106-1 PREORDER","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/kato106-106.jpg?v=1793941591"},{"product_id":"preorder-kato-106-107-n-union-pacific-excursion-train-baggage-museum-2-car-set","title":"[PREORDER] Kato 106-107 N Union Pacific Excursion Train Baggage, Museum 2 Car Set","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePREORDERS FOR THIS PRODUCT WILL CLOSE ON DECEMBER 17th, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated delivery date for this product is approximately April 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\u003eThis SKU is for the unlit 2-car set. This set does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e include a locomotive, track or a power pack. 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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":67988492779805,"sku":"KAT106-107 PREORDER","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/kato106-107.jpg?v=1793942010"},{"product_id":"preorder-kato-106-107-1-n-union-pacific-excursion-train-baggage-museum-2-car-set-pre-installed-lighting","title":"[PREORDER] Kato 106-107-1 N Union Pacific Excursion Train Baggage, Museum 2 Car Set (Pre-Installed Lighting)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePREORDERS FOR THIS PRODUCT WILL CLOSE ON DECEMBER 17th, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated delivery date for this product is approximately April 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\u003eThis SKU is for the 2-car set with Pre-Installed Lighting. This set does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e include a locomotive, track or a power pack. 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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":67988493205789,"sku":"KAT106-107-1 PREORDER","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/kato106-107.jpg?v=1793942010"},{"product_id":"preorder-kato-176-1776up-n-emd-sd70m-union-pacific-1776-america-250-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Kato 176-1776UP N EMD SD70M, Union Pacific #1776 America 250 (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePREORDERS FOR THIS PRODUCT WILL CLOSE ON DECEMBER 17th, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated delivery date for this product is approximately April 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"side-content-wrap col-12 col-lg-5 col-xl-4 mt-5 mt-lg-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-wrap box background-green-dark br-2 p-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg color-white\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrototype Information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1992, EMD SD70M was a 4000-horsepower locomotive that ran on EMD’s new steerable truck design, known as the HTCR-II radial truck. This new truck allowed the locomotive to transfer its power to the rails more efficiently, which in turn enabled two SD70M locomotives to pull a train that would have taken 3 SD40-2’s to pull. The DC brother of the SD70MAC, the SD70M was primarily put to work hauling coal trains due to its high pulling capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis SD70M was painted specifically for the Union Pacific Big Boy America 250 Excursion tour. Featuring number 1776 as an homage to the year the United States of America Declared independence, and the America 250 logo on the nose. 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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":67988494942493,"sku":"KAT176-1776UP PREORDER","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/kato176-1776.jpg?v=1793942441"},{"product_id":"preorder-kato-176-1776updcc-n-emd-sd70m-union-pacific-1776-america-250-dcc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Kato 176-1776UPDCC N EMD SD70M, Union Pacific #1776 America 250 (DCC Silent)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePREORDERS FOR THIS PRODUCT WILL CLOSE ON DECEMBER 17th, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated delivery date for this product is approximately Summer 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\u003eThis is for the DCC equipped variant, no sound. Models equipped with DCC or DCC Sound have decoders installed by Kato USA and will ship to dealers later than the Standard DC models. Product description courtesy of Kato USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"side-content-wrap col-12 col-lg-5 col-xl-4 mt-5 mt-lg-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-wrap box background-green-dark br-2 p-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg color-white\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrototype Information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1992, EMD SD70M was a 4000-horsepower locomotive that ran on EMD’s new steerable truck design, known as the HTCR-II radial truck. This new truck allowed the locomotive to transfer its power to the rails more efficiently, which in turn enabled two SD70M locomotives to pull a train that would have taken 3 SD40-2’s to pull. The DC brother of the SD70MAC, the SD70M was primarily put to work hauling coal trains due to its high pulling capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis SD70M was painted specifically for the Union Pacific Big Boy America 250 Excursion tour. Featuring number 1776 as an homage to the year the United States of America Declared independence, and the America 250 logo on the nose. This product is officially licensed by America 250.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pro-desc-2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese models will be equipped with all-wheel electrical pick-up and blackened metal wheels in trucks that replicate the HTCR Phase II trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful five-pole KATO motor with dual brass flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional Headlight and illuminated, preprinted number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKato magnetic knuckle coupler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC Friendly mechanism ready for drop-in decoder installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop in DCC compatible with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.digitrax.com\/products\/mobile-decoders\/dn163k1c\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDigitrax DN163K1C\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcsdcc.com\/1318\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrain Control Systems K1D4-NC\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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":67988497072413,"sku":"KAT176-1776UPDCC PREORDER","price":208.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/kato176-1776.jpg?v=1793942441"},{"product_id":"preorder-kato-176-1776ups-n-emd-sd70m-union-pacific-1776-america-250-dcc-sound-equipped","title":"[PREORDER] Kato 176-1776UPS N EMD SD70M, Union Pacific #1776 America 250 (DCC Sound Equipped)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePREORDERS FOR THIS PRODUCT WILL CLOSE ON DECEMBER 17th, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated delivery date for this product is approximately Summer 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\u003eThis is for the DCC Sound equipped variant. Models equipped with DCC or DCC Sound have decoders installed by Kato USA and will ship to dealers later than the Standard DC models. Product description courtesy of Kato USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"side-content-wrap col-12 col-lg-5 col-xl-4 mt-5 mt-lg-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-wrap box background-green-dark br-2 p-3\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrototype Information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1992, EMD SD70M was a 4000-horsepower locomotive that ran on EMD’s new steerable truck design, known as the HTCR-II radial truck. This new truck allowed the locomotive to transfer its power to the rails more efficiently, which in turn enabled two SD70M locomotives to pull a train that would have taken 3 SD40-2’s to pull. The DC brother of the SD70MAC, the SD70M was primarily put to work hauling coal trains due to its high pulling capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis SD70M was painted specifically for the Union Pacific Big Boy America 250 Excursion tour. Featuring number 1776 as an homage to the year the United States of America Declared independence, and the America 250 logo on the nose. This product is officially licensed by America 250.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pro-desc-2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese models will be equipped with all-wheel electrical pick-up and blackened metal wheels in trucks that replicate the HTCR Phase II trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful five-pole KATO motor with dual brass flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional Headlight and illuminated, preprinted number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKato magnetic knuckle coupler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC Friendly mechanism ready for drop-in decoder installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop in DCC compatible with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.digitrax.com\/products\/mobile-decoders\/dn163k1c\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDigitrax DN163K1C\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcsdcc.com\/1318\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrain Control Systems K1D4-NC\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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":67988497498397,"sku":"KAT176-1776UPS PREORDER","price":288.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/kato176-1776.jpg?v=1793942441"},{"product_id":"preorder-kato-176-1616-n-emd-sd70m-union-pacific-1616-abraham-lincoln-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Kato 176-1616 N EMD SD70M, Union Pacific #1616 \"Abraham Lincoln\" (DC Silent)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePREORDERS FOR THIS PRODUCT WILL CLOSE ON DECEMBER 17th, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated delivery date for this product is approximately April 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"side-content-wrap col-12 col-lg-5 col-xl-4 mt-5 mt-lg-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-wrap box background-green-dark br-2 p-3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pro-desc-2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrototype Information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1992, EMD SD70M was a 4000-horsepower locomotive that ran on EMD’s new steerable truck design, known as the HTCR-II radial truck. This new truck allowed the locomotive to transfer its power to the rails more efficiently, which in turn enabled two SD70M locomotives to pull a train that would have taken 3 SD40-2’s to pull. The DC brother of the SD70MAC, the SD70M was primarily put to work hauling coal trains due to its high pulling capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn July 1st, 1862, during the American Civil War, Abraham Lincoln signed The Pacific Railway Act which jumpstarted the construction of the transcontinental railroad in the United States. This act provided loans and grants to Union Pacific and was directly tied to the war effort which boosted the Union’s communities and military outposts. This engine features a distinct red, black, and grey paint scheme that pays tribute to Union Pacific No. 119, which was a 4-4-0 steam locomotive that was present during the Golden Spike ceremony which commemorated the completion of the transcontinental railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pro-desc-2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese models will be equipped with all-wheel electrical pick-up and blackened metal wheels in trucks that replicate the HTCR Phase II trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful five-pole KATO motor with dual brass flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional Headlight and illuminated, preprinted number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKato magnetic knuckle coupler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC Friendly mechanism ready for drop-in decoder installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop in DCC compatible with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.digitrax.com\/products\/mobile-decoders\/dn163k1c\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDigitrax DN163K1C\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcsdcc.com\/1318\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrain Control Systems K1D4-NC\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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":67988506411293,"sku":"KAT176-1616 PREORDER","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/kato176-1616.jpg?v=1793943201"},{"product_id":"preorder-kato-176-1616dcc-n-emd-sd70m-union-pacific-1616-abraham-lincoln-dcc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Kato 176-1616DCC N EMD SD70M, Union Pacific #1616 \"Abraham Lincoln\" (DCC Silent)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePREORDERS FOR THIS PRODUCT WILL CLOSE ON DECEMBER 17th, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated delivery date for this product is approximately Summer 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\u003eThis is for the DCC equipped variant, no sound. Models equipped with DCC or DCC Sound have decoders installed by Kato USA and will ship to dealers later than the Standard DC models. Product description courtesy of Kato USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"side-content-wrap col-12 col-lg-5 col-xl-4 mt-5 mt-lg-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pro-desc-2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrototype Information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1992, EMD SD70M was a 4000-horsepower locomotive that ran on EMD’s new steerable truck design, known as the HTCR-II radial truck. This new truck allowed the locomotive to transfer its power to the rails more efficiently, which in turn enabled two SD70M locomotives to pull a train that would have taken 3 SD40-2’s to pull. The DC brother of the SD70MAC, the SD70M was primarily put to work hauling coal trains due to its high pulling capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn July 1st, 1862, during the American Civil War, Abraham Lincoln signed The Pacific Railway Act which jumpstarted the construction of the transcontinental railroad in the United States. This act provided loans and grants to Union Pacific and was directly tied to the war effort which boosted the Union’s communities and military outposts. This engine features a distinct red, black, and grey paint scheme that pays tribute to Union Pacific No. 119, which was a 4-4-0 steam locomotive that was present during the Golden Spike ceremony which commemorated the completion of the transcontinental railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pro-desc-2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese models will be equipped with all-wheel electrical pick-up and blackened metal wheels in trucks that replicate the HTCR Phase II trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful five-pole KATO motor with dual brass flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional Headlight and illuminated, preprinted number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKato magnetic knuckle coupler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC Friendly mechanism ready for drop-in decoder installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop in DCC compatible with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.digitrax.com\/products\/mobile-decoders\/dn163k1c\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDigitrax DN163K1C\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcsdcc.com\/1318\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrain Control Systems K1D4-NC\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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":67988510212381,"sku":"KAT176-1616DCC PREORDER","price":208.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/kato176-1616.jpg?v=1793943201"},{"product_id":"preorder-kato-176-1616s-n-emd-sd70m-union-pacific-1616-abraham-lincoln-dcc-sound-equipped","title":"[PREORDER] Kato 176-1616S N EMD SD70M, Union Pacific #1616 \"Abraham Lincoln\" (DCC Sound Equipped)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePREORDERS FOR THIS PRODUCT WILL CLOSE ON DECEMBER 17th, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated delivery date for this product is approximately Summer 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\u003eThis is for the DCC Sound equipped variant. Models equipped with DCC or DCC Sound have decoders installed by Kato USA and will ship to dealers later than the Standard DC models. Product description courtesy of Kato USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"side-content-wrap col-12 col-lg-5 col-xl-4 mt-5 mt-lg-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pro-desc-2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrototype Information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1992, EMD SD70M was a 4000-horsepower locomotive that ran on EMD’s new steerable truck design, known as the HTCR-II radial truck. This new truck allowed the locomotive to transfer its power to the rails more efficiently, which in turn enabled two SD70M locomotives to pull a train that would have taken 3 SD40-2’s to pull. The DC brother of the SD70MAC, the SD70M was primarily put to work hauling coal trains due to its high pulling capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn July 1st, 1862, during the American Civil War, Abraham Lincoln signed The Pacific Railway Act which jumpstarted the construction of the transcontinental railroad in the United States. This act provided loans and grants to Union Pacific and was directly tied to the war effort which boosted the Union’s communities and military outposts. This engine features a distinct red, black, and grey paint scheme that pays tribute to Union Pacific No. 119, which was a 4-4-0 steam locomotive that was present during the Golden Spike ceremony which commemorated the completion of the transcontinental railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pro-desc-2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese models will be equipped with all-wheel electrical pick-up and blackened metal wheels in trucks that replicate the HTCR Phase II trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful five-pole KATO motor with dual brass flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional Headlight and illuminated, preprinted number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKato magnetic knuckle coupler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC Friendly mechanism ready for drop-in decoder installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop in DCC compatible with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.digitrax.com\/products\/mobile-decoders\/dn163k1c\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDigitrax DN163K1C\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcsdcc.com\/1318\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrain Control Systems K1D4-NC\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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":67988510441757,"sku":"KAT176-1616S PREORDER","price":288.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/kato176-1616.jpg?v=1793943201"}],"url":"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/collections\/n-kato-november-2026-announcement-pre-orders.oembed","provider":"Southern Crescent Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}