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[PREORDER] Kato 176-5102S N EMD E8A, Chicago, Burlington & Quincy #9942B (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 equipped version. Product description courtesy of Kato USA

    The 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.

    E8 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.

    Model Information:

    The Kato EMD E8 and E9 locomotive both come in A and B (cabless) variations, similar to that of their smaller F unit sister locomotives.

    Model Features:

    • Locomotives will be equipped with a mix of body and truck mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers.
    • Locomotives feature directional Golden White LED headlights and illuminated preprinted number boards where appropriate.
    • Locomotives have a powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup and blackened wheels.
    • Locomotives are DCC friendly.
    • Drop in DCC compatible with ESU 58941 LokSound 5 Micro DCC Direct Kato USA Widebody & Digitrax DN167K0A

    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. 

    Model Features:
    • Buildable 11-car set with the 4-Unit Starter Series Set and the 8-Car Add-on, each sold separately
    • Each car is individually molded to be prototypically true to the original cars
    • KATO magnetic knuckle couplers
    • Compatible with KATO interior lights (factory lit versions also available)
    Kato has also announced an 4-unit starter set with a CB&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:
    • 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

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