The Siemens ALC-42 “Charger” is Amtrak’s newest long-distance diesel locomotive, introduced to replace the aging GE P42 fleet in general passenger service. The first ALC-42 units entered service in February 2022 on the Empire Builder. Amtrak #304 is decorated in the Phase VI paint scheme of blue, red, white, and silver — a transitional design still seen on Amtrak’s roster as newer schemes are introduced.
Model Features
- N Scale Siemens ALC-42 Charger diesel locomotive
- Amtrak #304 in Phase VI (blue, red, white, silver)
- Powerful five pole motor with all-wheel drive and electrical pickup
- Directional Golden White LED headlights and illuminated number boards
- Prototypical see-through side vents with visible engine detail
- Pre-built speaker housing inside the fuel tank for sound decoder upgrades
- Standard DC with factory light board (swap for DCC decoder separately)
- Compatible with Kato Unitrack and all major N scale track systems
- Minimum radius: 11" curves
More Information
| Brand |
Kato USA |
| Prototype |
Siemens ALC-42 Charger |
| Scale |
N Scale (1:160) |
| Roadname |
Amtrak #304 |
| Paint Scheme |
Phase VI (blue, red, white, silver) |
| Item # |
176-6053 |
| Also Known As |
Kato 1766053 |
| Control |
Standard DC (DCC Ready) |
| MSRP |
$181.00 |
| Ships |
Same or next business day |
| HS Code |
9503.00.00 |
| Recommended Age |
14 and up |
| Made In |
Japan |
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FAQ
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Is this locomotive DCC-equipped? No, it comes as DC but is DCC-ready for easy decoder installation.
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Does it include sound? No, but a speaker housing is included for sound decoder upgrades.
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What radius track does it need? Operates on 11" radius curves or larger.
