{"product_id":"kato-176-6050-siemens-alc-42-charger-standard-dc","title":"Kato 176-6050 | Siemens ALC-42 Charger - Amtrak Day One #301 DC | N Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKato's brand-new ALC-42 \"Charger\" delivers Amtrak's modern long-distance Siemens locomotive in N scale, finished in the striking Day One heritage scheme that celebrates Amtrak's 50th anniversary on locomotive #301. The all-new mechanism includes a five-pole motor with dual flywheels, all-wheel electrical pickup on a heavy die-cast chassis, directional golden-white LED headlights, and illuminated number boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more N scale Amtrak power and rolling stock? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/locomotives\/scale-n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eN Scale Locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/trains-track\/scale-n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eN Scale Trains \u0026amp; Track\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-new ALC-42 mechanism with extended nose, larger fuel tank, and sandfill detail unique to Amtrak's long-distance order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-pole motor with dual flywheels and all-wheel electrical pickup for smooth low-speed performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast metal chassis for excellent tractive effort and reliable running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional golden-white LED headlights and illuminated preprinted number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid steel and plastic wheels give all-wheel pickup with prototype-correct visible wheel detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC-friendly with a pre-built speaker housing space in the fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKato magnetic knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: N (1:160)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eKato\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e176-6050\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eN (1:160)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDiesel Locomotive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSiemens ALC-42 Charger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAmtrak — Day One Heritage #301 (50th Anniversary)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandard DC (DCC-friendly)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCouplers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eKato magnetic knuckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4949727687940\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this DCC-equipped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This is the standard DC version. 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