EMD SDP40F Type I – DCC — Amtrak 508 (Phase I, Platinum Mist, black, red nose; large logo)

Description

This Kato EMD SDP40F Type I is based on the first new passenger diesels purchased by Amtrak in 1973. Features of the SDP40F include a five-pole motor with dual flywheels, all-wheel electrical pickup, heavy die cast metal chassis, fine decoration, directional LED headlights and Kato magnetic knuckle couplers. SDP40F Type 1 locomotives will be at home on the head end of your railroad’s Amtrak passenger runs. This EMD SDP40F is equipped with a DCC decoder for use on DCC layouts, but can also be operated on standard DC layouts, but not in consist with standard DC locos. This EMD SDP40F is one of many Kato N Scale diesel locomotives.