{"product_id":"preorder-kato-176-5102-n-emd-e8a-chicago-burlington-quincy-9942b-dc-silent","title":"[PREORDER] Kato 176-5102 N EMD E8A, Chicago, Burlington \u0026 Quincy #9942B (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\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=\"col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg mb-3 main-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe E8 and E9 diesel locomotives share the similar “bulldog nose” carbody style as the shorter, more popular F7. The E units were powered by two separate 12-cylinder prime movers (i.e., diesel engines) capable of producing 2250\/2400 hp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE8 and E9 locomotives also rode on A-1-A trucks (powered axle-idler axle-powered axle), resulting in an exceptionally smooth ride favored by crews. The E8 and E9 were produced in both A-units and cabless B-units; the A-units were usually built to railroad specification of either single or dual headlight and freight or passenger pilot. Like the F3 and F7 of the same time period, the E8 and E9 were utilized in both passenger and freight service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eModel Information:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kato EMD E8 and E9 locomotive both come in A and B (cabless) variations, similar to that of their smaller F unit sister locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\u003ch3 class=\"box-title color-white\"\u003eModel Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg color-white\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eLocomotives will be equipped with a mix of body and truck mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eLocomotives feature directional Golden White LED headlights and illuminated preprinted number boards where appropriate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eLocomotives have a powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup and blackened wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eLocomotives are DCC friendly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"content\"\u003eDrop in DCC compatible with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.esu.eu\/en\/products\/loksound\/loksound-5-micro-dcc-kato-usa-widebody\/\"\u003eESU 58941 LokSound 5 Micro DCC Direct Kato USA Widebody\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u0026amp;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.digitrax.com\/products\/mobile-decoders\/dn167k0a\/\"\u003eDigitrax DN167K0A\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\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\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\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\"\u003eKato has also announced an 4-unit starter set with a CB\u0026amp;Q E8A locomotive and three passenger cars, along with 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\"\u003e106-058 - 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":52692228702493,"sku":"KAT176-5102 PREORDER","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6284\/0861\/files\/kato1765102.jpg?v=1786132103","url":"https:\/\/southerncrescenthobby.com\/products\/preorder-kato-176-5102-n-emd-e8a-chicago-burlington-quincy-9942b-dc-silent","provider":"Southern Crescent Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}