Kato 176-6108 | EMD F40PH - Amtrak #350 Phase III - DCC-Ready | N Scale

Bring the golden age of Amtrak passenger railroading to your N scale layout with the Kato EMD F40PH, decorated for Amtrak #350 in the classic Phase III scheme. This as-built version captures the original nose profile without ditch lights, and like every Kato diesel it pairs a smooth, powerful drive with crisp factory decoration. It runs on standard DC right out of the box and is DCC-ready — just drop in a decoder when you are ready to go digital.

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• Powerful five-pole motor with dual flywheels, all-wheel electrical pickup, and blackened wheels for smooth, reliable running.
• Heavy die-cast metal chassis with shock-absorber construction for prototypical motion on the track.
• Directional Golden White LED headlights and illuminated, preprinted number boards.
• DCC-ready — the lighting board swaps out for a decoder; drop-in compatible with the TCS K0D8-C (decoder sold separately).
• Body-mounted Kato magnetic knuckle couplers, plus an alternate snow-plow piece included for tight-radius operation.
• Authentic Amtrak Phase III paint and lettering on the as-built (no ditch lights) F40PH body.
• Scale: N (1:160)

Is this locomotive DCC equipped?
No — it ships as standard DC (analog) and is DCC-ready. The lighting board lifts out and a decoder drops in; it is designed for the TCS K0D8-C decoder (sold separately).

Does it have working lights?
Yes. It features directional Golden White LED headlights and illuminated, preprinted number boards.

What era and trains does it fit?
The F40PH powered Amtrak passenger trains from the late 1970s onward; the Phase III silver, red, white & blue scheme is perfect for modern Amtrak passenger consists.

What couplers does it use?
Body-mounted Kato magnetic knuckle couplers, and an alternate snow-plow piece is included for tight-radius layouts.