{"product_id":"kato-176-6109-emd-f40ph-amtrak-405-phase-iii-dcc-ready-n-scale","title":"Kato 176-6109 | EMD F40PH - Amtrak #405 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 #405 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 five-pole 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 Scale Trains \u0026amp; Track\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/track-tools-accessories\/scale-n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eN Scale 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 drive and all-wheel electrical pickup for smooth, reliable running.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDirectional Golden White LED headlights and illuminated, preprinted number boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDCC-ready drop-in design — compatible with the Train Control Systems K0D8-C decoder (sold separately). No sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBody-mounted Kato magnetic knuckle couplers for prototypical coupling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eShock-absorber construction and blackened wheels for prototypical motion and appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes an alternate snow-plow pilot piece for operation on tight-radius curves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: N Scale (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;\"\u003e176-6109\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 Scale (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;\"\u003e405\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\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 (Drop-In, No Sound)\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\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 is DCC-ready. It runs on standard DC out of the box, and you can add a drop-in decoder (Kato recommends the TCS K0D8-C) for DCC operation. It does not include sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have ditch lights?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This #405 model represents an as-built Phase III F40PH without ditch lights and with the original nose profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat couplers does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt comes with body-mounted Kato magnetic knuckle couplers, which are compatible with most knuckle-style couplers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it handle tight curves?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — an alternate snow-plow pilot piece is included specifically for operation on tighter-radius curves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48726148186367,"sku":"381-1766109","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/F40PH-405.jpg?v=1781954055","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/kato-176-6109-emd-f40ph-amtrak-405-phase-iii-dcc-ready-n-scale","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}