{"product_id":"preorder-kato-106-0506dcc-n-alco-pa-1-pb-1-2-locomotive-set-denver-rio-grande-western-dcc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Kato 106-0506DCC N ALCo PA-1 \u0026 PB-1 2-Locomotive Set, Denver \u0026 Rio Grande Western (DCC Silent)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePREORDERS FOR THIS PRODUCT WILL CLOSE ON SEPTEMBER 29th, 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\u003eThis set includes both a PA-1 and PB-1 locomotive, each DCC Silent decoder equipped. 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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced as ALCO’s first purpose-built passenger locomotive, the PA-1 was designed to compete directly with EMD’s successful E-Unit series. Built in Schenectady, New York, in partnership with General Electric, the PA series was produced between 1946 and 1953. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe locomotive was powered by a 2,000-horsepower prime mover, the PA-1 rode on an A1A-A1A wheel arrangement that delivered 30,500 pounds of continuous tractive effort while allowing for the higher speeds demanded by passenger service. Its streamlined look gave it a futuristic appearance that appealed to railroads looking to modernize their passenger fleets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the PA-1 earned widespread praise for its striking design, its mechanical reliability proved to be its greatest weakness. The construction of the locomotive was rushed during wartime restrictions, so components like the prime mover were quick to fail during heavy use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite these shortcomings, the ALCO PA-1 is fondly remembered for its innovative design and its appearance on the California Zephyr!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"box-title color-white\"\u003eModel Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg color-white\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrop-in DCC Friendly Mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-pole motor with dual brass flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnetic knuckle couplers with optional long shank couplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIlluminated numberboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe California Zephyr is one of the most famous passenger trains of the 20th Century. This legendary service began on March 19th, 1949, heading eastbound to Chicago. It came to be known as the “best way to travel” between Chicago and San Francisco. The 2,532-mile run was also regarded as one of the most scenic routes across the United States. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis train would run through the beautiful landscapes of the Rocky Mountains and Feather River during daylight hours. The scenic views would be the selling point of the journey, as the train ride would take longer than the City of San Francisco. The California Zephyr was operated as a shared effort among the CB\u0026amp;Q, D\u0026amp;RGW, and Western Pacific railroads and, as such, was made up of a mix of cars provided by the three roads and was pulled by different sets of locomotives through the three main legs of its journey. \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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eKato has announced a full suite of California Zephyr sets and locomotives, each sold separately:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e106-058 - N CB\u0026amp;Q E8A, California Zephyr 4 Unit Starter Series Set\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003ePassenger cars also available with pre-installed lighting and locomotive available with DCC or DCC Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e106-059 - N CB\u0026amp;Q California Zephyr 8-Car Add-On Set\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eAlso available with pre-installed lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e176-5102 - N E8A CB\u0026amp;Q No. 9942B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e106-0506 - N PA-1, PB-1 2 Locomotive Set D\u0026amp;RGW No. 6001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e176-4123 - N PA-1 D\u0026amp;RGW No. 6003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e106-0307 - F3A, F3B 2 Locomotive Set WP No. 801\/801B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e176-1209 - N F3B WP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eLocomotives also available with DCC or DCC Sound pre-installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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":52692273332509,"sku":"KAT106-0506DCC PREORDER","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/kato10605062.jpg?v=1786133426","url":"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/products\/preorder-kato-106-0506dcc-n-alco-pa-1-pb-1-2-locomotive-set-denver-rio-grande-western-dcc-silent","provider":"Southern Crescent Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}