Kato 37-6117LS HO Scale Amtrak GE P42 Genesis Phase V Late #17 (DCC/Sound)

Kato 37-6117LS HO Scale Amtrak GE P42 Genesis Phase V Late #17 (DCC/Sound)

The General Electric P42 locomotive is also known as the “Genesis” locomotive. The P42 is a modern 4200 horsepower passenger locomotive used across the United States and Canada. Amtrak’s P42 has replaced the EMD F40PH in revenue service and today they are used throughout the United States. Since their introduction, they have had a number of physical revisions to improve the ease of maintenance and parts replacements, including a bolt-on fiberglass nose panel (replacing the original’s solid metal which was difficult to repair or replace) and a new headlight bezel that is more rounded than the previous square versions.

Much work is put into all our models to ensure the colors are crisp and accurate.  Naturally, our HO P42 is no exception as we worked directly with Amtrak to ensure you get a model that looks like it came right out of Amtrak’s paint shop.  What’s more is that even up close our paint and details maintain their accuracy.

Model Features:

Kato's HO Scale GE P42 "Genesis" in Amtrak Phase V Late livery #17 comes with ESU LokSound DCC and Sound factory installed. The P42 is a 4,200-horsepower passenger locomotive that replaced the EMD F40PH in Amtrak revenue service. This model features Kato's coreless truck-motor drive paired with a super-heavy solid metal body mechanism, doubling the number of motors for exceptional smoothness and pulling power. Paint colors were developed in direct collaboration with Amtrak for maximum accuracy.

Model Features:

• ESU LokSound DCC and Sound factory installed
• Dual coreless truck-motor drive with solid metal body for superior traction
• Directional headlights and taillights on front and rear for push-pull capability
• Illuminated pre-printed number boards
• Navigates minimum 370mm (14 3/5") radius curves
• Amtrak Phase V Late paint scheme, road number #17
• HO Scale (1:87)