Kato EMD F3

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EMD F3 Diesels

Illustrations, technical information courtesy of Katousa.com

Prototype Information:
The F-Unit is probably the most recognized diesel locomotive in North American history. It was found on railroads from East to West and North to South. Eastern railroads favored a "Single Headlight" version of the F3, while Western railroads favored a "Dual Headlight" version.

F3 locomotives were used in both freight and passenger service. For passenger service, it was necessary for the locomotives to have a Steam Generator to provide heat and electricity in the passenger cars. In later years, many F3 locomotives originally intended for passenger services were downgraded to freight duty.

Model Features :

Kato N-Scale F3 locomotives feature revised, DCC Ready Mechanism that will allow drop-in decoder installation. Digitrax decoder in stock / listed immediately below.

This production features an all-new combination of details; it is the first time we will offer the F3 in a Dual Headlight version. Of course, each roadname will have appropriate Steam Generator detail according to each prototype railroad.

Models will feature our smooth Kato mechanism and fully automatic magnetic knuckle couplers. For the first time, the Kato F-Unit will include Lighted Number Boards!

Magnetic knuckle couplers.

Digitrax Decoder for Kato EMD F3 & F7 A/B
ITEM # DIG-DN163K0B - Plug N' Play

$26.49
LIST: $34.99

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Kato's EMD F3 Diesels Currently Available

Click on photo above for listing of Kato's California Zephyr Set -- in stock at BLW

CB&Q EMD F-3A, Road #9960C
ITEM # KA-1761301

$57.49
LIST: $84.95

CB&Q EMD F-3B, no rd #
ITEM # KA-1761307

$57.49
LIST: $84.95

Canadian National Ph II F3-B, rd #9004
ITEM # KA-176193

$57.49
LIST: $89.98

D&RGW F3A and B units are in stock - immediate shipment!

Rio Grande EMD F-3A, Rd #5531
ITEM # KA-1761303

$57.49
LIST: $84.95

Rio Grande EMD F-3B
ITEM # KA-1761308

$57.49
LIST: $84.95

Southern Pacific F-3A, rd #6102
ITEM # KA-1761104A

$57.49
LIST: $84.95

Southern Pacific EMD F-3B, no rd #
ITEM # KA-1761108

$57.49
LIST: $84.95

Union Pacific F-3A, rd #1402
ITEM # KA-1761103

$57.49
LIST: $84.95

Union Pacific F-3A, rd #1403
ITEM # KA-1761103A

$57.49
LIST: $84.95

Union Pacific EMD F-3B, rd #1402C
ITEM # KA-1761107A

$57.49
LIST: $84.95

The Western Pacific Railroad operated the westernmost leg of the California Zephyr's route. At the head-end of the CZ for the WP was an A-B-B consist of EMD F3 diesels.

Western Pacific EMD F-3A, Rd #803
ITEM # KA-1761203

$57.49
LIST: $84.95

Western Pacific EMD F-3B
ITEM # KA-1761208

$57.49
LIST: $84.95

Kato's superb California Zephyr sets are in stock. Click above for details.

Kato also offers a comparable EMD F7. Click on photo below