{"product_id":"kato-176-6108-emd-f40ph-amtrak-350-n-scale","title":"Kato 176-6108 | EMD F40PH - Amtrak #350 Phase III - DCC-Ready | N Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more N scale locomotives? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/trains-track\/scale-n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eN Trains \u0026amp; Track\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/track-tools-accessories\/scale-n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eN Track \u0026amp; Accessories\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\u003ePowerful five-pole motor with dual flywheels, all-wheel electrical pickup, and blackened wheels for smooth, reliable running.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast metal chassis with shock-absorber construction for prototypical motion on the track.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional Golden White LED headlights and illuminated, preprinted number boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC-ready — the lighting board swaps out for a decoder; drop-in compatible with the TCS K0D8-C (decoder sold separately).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody-mounted Kato magnetic knuckle couplers, plus an alternate snow-plow piece included for tight-radius operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Amtrak Phase III paint and lettering on the as-built (no ditch lights) F40PH body.\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\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;\"\u003e176-6108\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\u003eRoad Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAmtrak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e#350 (Phase III)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocomotive Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDiesel (EMD F40PH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDCC Ready (ships Standard DC)\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 (Amtrak era)\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\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 locomotive DCC equipped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have working lights?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It features directional Golden White LED headlights and illuminated, preprinted number boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat era and trains does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe F40PH powered Amtrak passenger trains from the late 1970s onward; the Phase III silver, red, white \u0026amp; blue scheme is perfect for modern Amtrak passenger consists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat couplers does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody-mounted Kato magnetic knuckle couplers, and an alternate snow-plow piece is included for tight-radius layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48726048768255,"sku":"381-1766108","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/F40PH-350-1536x1024.jpg?v=1781943377","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/kato-176-6108-emd-f40ph-amtrak-350-n-scale","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}