KATO has come to be known as one of the leading manufacturers of precision railroad products for the modeling community.
KATO’s SC-44 “Charger” model accurately represents the Siemens locomotive as seen on the Pacific Surfliner. This model differs from other variations of the “Charger” model with a shorted nose section, a cowl, a destination marking that lights up. All of these details have been carefully replicated on this model, which features unique tooling. The smooth curves of the engine are ...
1986 KATO USA is established Hiroshi Kato (currently President and CEO) established KATO USA, a US subsidiary. Working with local staff, full-scale product planning and distribution began. The phrase “KATO Drive” became popular among fans due to the cars’ powerful and stable running.
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Track: Each Kato N Scale Starter Set Contains a 3 x 4 oval of N gauge Unitrack, including a track feeder, a road crossing and rerailing track, and a book of directions for additional layout plans. Kato UNITRACK uses a special alloy of nickel silver to prevent tarnishing and reduces the frequency of cleaning that is required. If you’re an occasional modeler who only pulls out the train set on ...
Each Kato HO Scale Starter Set Contains a 7.7 x 4.5 oval of HO gauge Unitrack, including a track feeder, a road crossing and rerailing track, and a book of directions for additional layout plans.Kato UNITRACK uses a special alloy of nickel silver to prevent tarnishing and reduces the frequency of cleaning that is required. If you’re an occasional modeler who only pulls out the train set on ...