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GE P42 "Genesis"

Photo Credit: Matt Donnelly - Amtrak. Click the above image to view a larger version
   

Prototype Information:

The General Electic P42 locomotive is also known as the "Genesis" locomotive. The P42 is a modern 4200 horsepower passenger locomotive used across the United States and Canada. Amtrak's P42 has replaced the EMD F40PH in revenue service and today they are used throughout the United States. Since their introduction, they have had a number of physical revisions to improve the ease of maintenance and parts replacements, including a bolt-on fiberglass nose panel (replacing the original's solid metal which was difficult to repair or replace) and a new headlight bezel that is more rounded than the previous square versions.

Model Features:

  • Perfectly suited to pull Kato's new production of Phase IVb Superliners.
  • Directional headlights and tail lights on both the front and rear of the locomotive, allowing it to operate as both a standard pulling locomotive with double heading capability or a push-pull engine, whether oriented facing forward or back.
  • Illuminated pre-printed numberboards
  • Capable of navigating minimum 370mm (14 3/5") radius curves (R1 radius in Europe), allowing the P42 to go where previous Kato locomotives have never been able to go before - dining room tables, coffee tables, spaces previously reserved exclusively for N scale!
  • Brand new coreless truck-motor drive paired with a super-heavy solid metal body mechanism; doubling the number of motors while increasing the traction potential and weight for new standard of running smoothness and pulling power.
  • Available from your local dealer or Kato-Direct with either Soundtraxx or ESU Loksound DCC and Sound pre-installed!
  • (PDF) Downloadable quick-start guide for ESU Loksound equipped P42's

Product highlight photos - Click for larger versions

40th Anniversary Phase I Paint

40th Anniversary Phase II Paint

40th Anniversary Phase III Paint

40th Anniversary Phase IV Paint

50th Anniversary Phase V Paint

50th Anniversary Midnight Blue Paint

50th Anniversary Phase I Paint

50th Anniversary Phase VI Paint

50th Anniversary Dash 8 Phase III Paint

"Operation Lifesaver" Paint
    

Feature videos:

Feature Walkthrough: Watch this video (also accessible by clicking the image to the left) showcasing our first test of the prototype model's pulling capabilities!

Utilizing a three way switch disguised as a GPS dome, you can use the included tool to toggle the P42 between three different lighting patterns; all lights on (head and tail lights, front and rear), front lights on (head and tail lights, front only) and all lights off. This lets you change the behavior of the model when running multiple units in a consist!

Special Feature! Watch this video (also accessible by clicking the image to the left) to join us with a brief overview of the new HO P42's features and appearance, showcasing the adjustable lighting settings and the new mechanism.

Primary features of the new mechanism will be the use of coreless truck-mounted motors, putting all of the locomotive's mechanical components in the trucks, making it easy to lubricate, service, or replace parts while doubling up the available traction power from the heavier weight of the mechanism made possible by the removal of any internal mechanical components.

Current Models:

Item # Description
MSRP
37-6110 HO GE P42 "Genesis" Phase V Late #19
$198
37-6110-LS
Special Order Only		 HO GE P42 "Genesis" Phase Vb #19 with Pre-installed ESU Loksound DCC + Sound
$398
37-6111 HO GE P42 "Genesis" Phase V Late #203
$198
37-6111-LS
Special Order Only		 HO GE P42 "Genesis" Phase Vb #203 with Pre-installed ESU Loksound DCC + Sound
$398

37-6112
March 2022		 HO GE P42 "Genesis" 50th Anniversary Phase V Late #46
$215*

37-6112-LS
April 2022		 HO GE P42 "Genesis" 50th Anniversary Phase V Late #46 with Pre-installed ESU LokSound DCC + Sound
$398*

37-6113
March 2022		 HO GE P42 "Genesis" 50th Anniversary Midnight Blue #100
$215*

37-6113-LS
April 2022		 HO GE P42 "Genesis" 50th Anniversary Midnight Blue #100 with Pre-installed ESU LokSound DCC + Sound
$398*

37-6114
March 2022		 HO GE P42 "Genesis" 50th Anniversary Phase I #161
$215*

37-6114-LS
April 2022		 HO GE P42 "Genesis" 50th Anniversary Phase I #161 with Pre-installed ESU LokSound DCC + Sound
$398*

37-6115
July 2022		 HO GE P42 "Genesis" 50th Anniversary Phase VI #108
$215*

37-6115-LS
August 2022		 HO GE P42 "Genesis" 50th Anniversary Phase VI #108 with Pre-installed ESU LokSound DCC + Sound
$398*

37-6116
July 2022		 HO GE P42 "Genesis" 50th Anniversary Dash-8 Phase III #160
$215*

37-6116-LS
August 2022		 HO GE P42 "Genesis" 50th Anniversary Dash-8 Phase III #160 with Pre-installed ESU LokSound DCC + Sound
$398*

37-6117
August 2022		 HO GE P42 "Genesis" Amtrak Phase V Late #17
$210*

37-6117-LS
November 2022		 HO GE P42 "Genesis" Amtrak Phase V Late #17 with Pre-installed ESU LokSound DCC + Sound
$410*

37-6118
August 2022		 HO GE P42 "Genesis" Amtrak Phase V Late #180
$210*

37-6118-LS
November 2022		 HO GE P42 "Genesis" Amtrak Phase V Late #180 with Pre-installed ESU LokSound DCC + Sound
$410*

37-6119
August 2022		 HO GE P42 "Genesis" Amtrak "Operation Lifesaver" #203
$220*

37-6119-LS
November 2022		 HO GE P42 "Genesis" Amtrak "Operation Lifesaver" #203 with Pre-installed ESU LokSound DCC + Sound
$420*
* Prices are estimated and subject to change upon release

Officially licensed by Amtrak and Operation Lifesaver.

Amtrak and Superliner are registered service marks of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.

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