{"product_id":"preorder-kato-106-058-1-n-cb-q-f8a-california-zephyr-4-unit-starter-series-set-w-pre-installed-lighting-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Kato 106-058-1 N CB\u0026Q F8A, California Zephyr 4-Unit Starter Series Set w\/Pre-Installed Lighting (DC 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 SKU is for the pre-installed lighting, DC Silent variant. This set includes one locomotive and three passenger cars, and does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e include 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\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\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\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eModel Features:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eBuildable 11-car set with the 4-Unit Starter Series Set and the 8-Car Add-on, each sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eEach car is individually molded to be prototypically true to the original cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eKATO magnetic knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003eCompatible with KATO interior lights (factory lit versions also available)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKato has also announced an 8-car add-on set and additional locomotive options to enhance your California Zephyr, according to the different areas in which the train ran:\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\"\u003e106-059 - N CB\u0026amp;Q California Zephyr 8 Car Add-on Set\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003ePassenger cars also 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\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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":52692143931677,"sku":"KAT106-058-1 PREORDER","price":211.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/kato106058.jpg?v=1786128884","url":"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/products\/preorder-kato-106-058-1-n-cb-q-f8a-california-zephyr-4-unit-starter-series-set-w-pre-installed-lighting-dc-silent","provider":"Southern Crescent Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}