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[PREORDER] Kato 176-4123S N ALCo PA-1, Denver & Rio Grande Western #6003 (DCC Sound Equipped)

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PREORDERS FOR THIS PRODUCT WILL CLOSE ON SEPTEMBER 29th, 2026

Estimated 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.

    This item is the DCC Sound pre-installed version. Product description courtesy of Kato USA

    Introduced 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. 

    The 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. 

    Although 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.

    Despite these shortcomings, the ALCO PA-1 is fondly remembered for its innovative design and its appearance on the California Zephyr!

    Model Features:

    • Drop-in DCC Friendly Mechanism
    • 5-pole motor with dual brass flywheels
    • Magnetic knuckle couplers with optional long shank couplers
    • Illuminated numberboards
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    The 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. 

    This 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&Q, D&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. 

    Kato has announced a full suite of California Zephyr sets and locomotives, each sold separately:
    • 106-058 - N CB&Q E8A, California Zephyr 4 Unit Starter Series Set
      • Passenger cars also available with pre-installed lighting and locomotive available with DCC or DCC Sound
    • 106-059 - N CB&Q California Zephyr 8-Car Add-On Set
      • Also available with pre-installed lighting
    • 176-5102 - N E8A CB&Q No. 9942B
    • 106-0506 - N PA-1, PB-1 2 Locomotive Set D&RGW No. 6001
    • 176-4123 - N PA-1 D&RGW No. 6003
    • 106-0307 - F3A, F3B 2 Locomotive Set WP No. 801/801B
    • 176-1209 - N F3B WP
    • Locomotives also available with DCC or DCC Sound pre-installed

    PREORDER INFORMATION

    This 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.

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    • Vendor:

      Kato

    • Type:

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