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Starter Sets

Everything you need to start your own N scale model railroad!

The Unitrack Advantage:

When it was first introduced to the Japanese model train market in 1957, Kato UNITRACK was revolutionary because it provided the convenience of a snap track with none of the drawbacks - the patented Unijoiner clips hold rails tightly together but are easily disconnected, allowing modelers to reliably assemble and disassemble their track sections over and over and over again, without worrying about loosening joints, breaking clips, or lessening the electrical conductivity between track segments!

While much in the hobby in the last 50 years has changed, Kato UNITRACK has remaind THE ideal track system in both N and HO scales for modelers looking for reliability and ease of use; whether building fully detailed scenic layouts or temporary setups that can be operated around a christmas tree or a dining room table!

Track:

Each Kato N Scale Starter Set Contains a 3� x 4� oval of N gauge Unitrack, including a track feeder, a road crossing and rerailing track, and a book of directions for additional layout plans.

Kato UNITRACK uses a special alloy of nickel silver to prevent tarnishing and reduces the frequency of cleaning that is required. If you�re an occasional modeler who only pulls out the train set on holidays, that means you don�t need to worry about your rails rusting away in the package! Likewise, if you operate your trains on a daily basis, you�ll have to clean your track less often and have fewer instances of lost conductivity!

Power:

Kato�s included Power Pack SX is powerful but simple to use, with keyed & color coded connectors and an easy to understand control system, making it suitable for modelers of all ages. The Power Pack SX can also be upgraded with optional alternative power supplies for modelers looking to expand their train operations and run bigger and larger trains in either HO or N scale, so you don't have to worry about it becoming obsolete as you expand your layout!

Trains:

Kato�s Starter Sets include one of a number of either modern or classic freight or passenger locomotives and associated cars! Whether you�re looking to build a Classic Santa Fe �mini-Chief� with a Super Chief starter set, get going with a modern freight line with our ES44AC "GEVO" freight starter sets, or even model Amtrak�s premier passenger services with a P42 or ACS-64 Amtrak starter set, Kato can put you on the right track!

Set Contents:

  • Instruction booklet/Starter Guide
  • 4 x 248mm (9 3/4") Straight Track
  • 1 x 124mm (4 7/8") Straight Track
  • 1 x 124mm (4 7/8") Rerailing Track
  • 1 x 62mm (2 7/16") Straight Track
  • 1 x 62mm (2 7/16") Electrical Feeder Track
  • 8 x 315mm (12 3/8") Radius 45 degree curves
  • Road crossing accessories
  • Kato Power Pack SX
  • Kato Railing Ramp + Unijoiner Remover bundle
  • A train!

Starter Sets
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Item # Description MSRP

August 2021
106-0017 Amtrak P42 Superliner Phase IVb Starter set
Includes:
  Phase Vb P42 Locomotive #161, Superliner Sleeper Phase IVb #32054, Coach Phase IVb #34039, Lounge Phase IVb #33003
  Complete oval of track (12 3/8" radius)
  Grade crossing/rerailing track
  Storage Drawer for locomotives/accessories
  Kato Power Pack SX

Get started with Amtrak and its latest paint scheme! Expand on your new starter set with the addition of additional Phase IVb Superliner car sets, or Amfleet and Viewliner cars as part of our "Starter Series"!

$290.00

September 2021
106-0018 Santa Fe Super Chief Starter set
Includes:
  EMD F7A #300, 4-4-2 Sleeper �Regal Court�, Diner #601, Observation �Vista Valley�
  Complete oval of track (12 3/8" radius)
  Grade crossing/rerailing track
  Storage Drawer for locomotives/accessories
  Kato Power Pack SX

The classic Santa Fe Train makes for a classic starter set! Expand on your new starter set with the addition of Santa Fe 4-Car C sets!

$290.00
106-0020 GE ES44AC "Gevo" and Mixed Freight Starter set - Canadian National
Includes:
  N GE ES44AC "Gevo" in Canadian National paint
  6-Car Freight assortment with 2 x Hoppers, 2 x Gondolas, and 2 x Tank Cars
  Complete oval of track (12 3/8" radius)
  Grade crossing/rerailing track
  Storage Drawer for locomotives/accessories
  Kato Power Pack SX
$285.00
106-0021 GE ES44AC "Gevo" and Mixed Freight Starter set - CSX "Dark Future"
Includes:
  N GE ES44DC "Gevo" in CSX "Box Car" paint
  6-Car Freight assortment with 2 x Hoppers, 2 x Gondolas, and 2 x Tank Cars
  Complete oval of track (12 3/8" radius)
  Grade crossing/rerailing track
  Storage Drawer for locomotives/accessories
  Kato Power Pack SX
$285.00
106-0022 GE ES44AC "Gevo" and Mixed Freight Starter set - Canadian Pacific
Includes:
  N GE ES44AC "Gevo" in Canadian Pacific paint
  6-Car Freight assortment with 2 x Hoppers, 2 x Gondolas, and 2 x Tank Cars
  Complete oval of track (12 3/8" radius)
  Grade crossing/rerailing track
  Storage Drawer for locomotives/accessories
  Kato Power Pack SX
$285.00*
106-0023 GE ES44AC "Gevo" and Mixed Freight Starter set - Union Pacific
Includes:
  N GE ES44AC "Gevo" in Union Pacific "Flag" paint
  6-Car Freight assortment with 2 x Hoppers, 2 x Gondolas, and 2 x Tank Cars
  Complete oval of track (12 3/8" radius)
  Grade crossing/rerailing track
  Storage Drawer for locomotives/accessories
  Kato Power Pack SX
$285.00*
106-0024 GE ES44AC "Gevo" and Mixed Freight Starter set - BNSF "Swoosh"
Includes:
  N GE ES44AC "Gevo" in BNSF "Swoosh" paint
  6-Car Freight assortment with 2 x Hoppers, 2 x Gondolas, and 2 x Tank Cars
  Complete oval of track (12 3/8" radius)
  Grade crossing/rerailing track
  Storage Drawer for locomotives/accessories
  Kato Power Pack SX
$285.00
106-0031 N MP36PH and Gallery Bi-Level Commuter Series Starter Set - Chicago Metra
Includes:
  N MPI MP36PH Chicago Metra locomotive #427
  N Gallery Bi-Level Coach Chicago Metra #6070
  N Gallery Bi-Level Coach Chicago Metra #6153
  N Gallery Bi-Level Cab-Coach Chicago Metra #8507
  Complete oval of track (12 3/8" radius)
  Grade crossing/rerailing track
  Storage Drawer for locomotives/accessories
  Kato Power Pack SX
$310.00
106-0032 N F40PH and Gallery Bi-Level Commuter Series Starter Set - Chicago Metra
Includes:
  N EMD F40PH Chicago Metra locomotive
  N Gallery Bi-Level Coach Chicago Metra #6004
  N Gallery Bi-Level Coach Chicago Metra #6034
  N Gallery Bi-Level Cab-Coach Chicago Metra #8527
  Bookcase style packaging for holding the locomotive + cars
  Complete oval of track (12 3/8" radius)
  Grade crossing/rerailing track
  Storage Drawer for locomotives/accessories
  Kato Power Pack SX
$310.00
106-0033 N MP36PH and Gallery Bi-Level Commuter Series Starter Set - Virginia Railway Express
Includes:
  N MPI MP36PH Virginia Railway Express locomotive
  N Gallery Bi-Level Coach Virginia Railway Express #V807
  N Gallery Bi-Level Coach Virginia Railway Express #V800
  N Gallery Bi-Level Cab-Coach Virginia Railway Express #V710
  Bookcase style packaging for holding the locomotive + cars
  Complete oval of track (12 3/8" radius)
  Grade crossing/rerailing track
  Storage Drawer for locomotives/accessories
  Kato Power Pack SX
$310.00
106-0034 N F40PH and Gallery Bi-Level Commuter Series Starter Set - Virginia Railway Express
Includes:
  N EMD F40PH Virginia Railway Express locomotive
  N Gallery Bi-Level Coach Virginia Railway Express #V807
  N Gallery Bi-Level Coach Virginia Railway Express #V800
  N Gallery Bi-Level Cab-Coach Virginia Railway Express #V710
  Bookcase style packaging for holding the locomotive + cars
  Complete oval of track (12 3/8" radius)
  Grade crossing/rerailing track
  Storage Drawer for locomotives/accessories
  Kato Power Pack SX
$310.00
106-0036 N 2016 Operation North Pole Christmas Train Starter Set
Includes:
  N EMD F40PH Metra locomotive #133 w/ ONP Wrapping
  N Gallery Bi-Level Coach Metra #6054 w/ "Lifesource" Wrapping
  N Gallery Bi-Level Coach Metra #6050 w/ "Rosemont" wrapping
  N Gallery Bi-Level Cab-Coach Metra #8472 w/ "Allstate Arena" Wrapping
  Complete oval of track (12 3/8" radius)
  Grade crossing/rerailing track
  Storage Drawer for locomotives/accessories
  Kato Power Pack SX
$305.00
106-0045 N 2017 Operation North Pole Christmas Train Starter Set
Includes:
  N EMD F40PH Metra locomotive #166 w/ ONP Wrapping
  N Gallery Bi-Level Coach Metra #6019 w/ "Rosemont" Wrapping
  N Gallery Bi-Level Coach Metra #6181 w/ "Allstate Arena" wrapping
  N Gallery Bi-Level Coach Metra #6017 w/ "Donald E. Stephens" Wrapping
  N Gallery Bi-Level Coach Metra #6018 w/ "Lifesource" Wrapping
  N Gallery Bi-Level Cab-Coach Metra #8436 w/ "Chicago Dogs" Wrapping
  Complete oval of track (12 3/8" radius)
  Grade crossing/rerailing track
  Storage Drawer for locomotives/accessories
  Kato Power Pack SX
$370.00
106-0037 N F40PH and Gallery Bi-Level Commuter Series Starter Set - Chicago Metra New Paint
Includes:
  N EMD F40PH Chicago Metra New Paint locomotive
  N Gallery Bi-Level Coach Chicago Metra #6004
  N Gallery Bi-Level Coach Chicago Metra #6034
  N Gallery Bi-Level Cab-Coach Chicago Metra #8527
  Bookcase style packaging for holding the locomotive + cars
  Complete oval of track (12 3/8" radius)
  Grade crossing/rerailing track
  Storage Drawer for locomotives/accessories
  Kato Power Pack SX
$310.00
106-0041 N CB&Q Silver Streak Zephyr Starter Set
$335.00
106-0042 N Amtrak ACS-64 & Amfleet I Starter Set
    Includes:
  • Siemens ACS-64 Amfleet #621
  • Amfleet I Coach Amtrak Phase VI #82500
  • Amfleet I Coach Amtrak Phase VI #82605
  • Amfleet I Coach Amtrak Phase VI #82741
  • Amfleet I Cafe Amtrak Phase VI #48178
  • Specially designed bookcase packaging that holds the locomotive and 4 cars with additional room for an extra 2 Amfleet I cars
  • Complete oval of track (12 3/8" radius)
  • Grade crossing/rerailing track
  • Storage Drawer for locomotives/accessories
  • Kato Power Pack SX
$340.00
106-0043 N SDP40F Amtrak Starter Set, Phase I
    Includes:
  • EMD SDP40F Type I, Amtrak Phase I Locomotive
  • Amfleet I Coach Amtrak Phase I #21116
  • Amfleet I Coach Amtrak Phase I #21214
  • Amfleet I Coach Amtrak Phase I #21253
  • Amfleet I Cafe Amtrak Phase I #20030
  • Specially designed bookcase packaging that holds the locomotive and 4 cars with additional room for an extra 2 Amfleet I cars
  • Complete oval of track (12 3/8" radius)
  • Grade crossing/rerailing track
  • Storage Drawer for locomotives/accessories
  • Kato Power Pack SX
$350.00

 

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