Used in commuter service (branch lines)
mount and fenders as well as chute in cream white
rooftop details and colorful decals
• PowerPack energy storage for uninterrupted power supply (Capacitor keep-alive)
Tail lights and triangular reflectors imprinted red
Kato N 1765346 EMD E8A w/Single Headlight & Passenger Pilot - Standard DC - Amtrak #298 (Phase I, silver, red, blue, black) RECSES_2026-4-29_CUR_972 Used in commuter service (branchThis Kato EMD E8A (E9A) diesel (they're visually almost identical) is based on classy passenger locomotives used from the 1950s into the 1970s, with a few remaining in museum and excursion service in the 21st Century. Features of this E unit includes a detailed, injection molded body, five pole motor with dual flywheels, all wheel electrical pickup, heavy die cast metal chassis, fine decoration, directional LED headlights and Kato magnetic knuckle