F3A/F3B Diesel Locomotive Set (2) WP 801/801B (DCC-Fitted)

F3A/F3B Diesel Locomotive Set (2) WP 801/801B (DCC-Fitted)

Details:

Bring a classic piece of American railroad history to your N Scale model railway with the Kato EMD F3A & F3B locomotive set in Western Pacific #801/801B livery. This detailed two-locomotive set recreates the iconic EMD F3, comprising an A unit with cab and a matching B unit without a cab. Designed for smooth and reliable operation, the locomotives feature a powerful five-pole motor, all-wheel electrical pickup and blackened wheels. The A unit is equipped with directional LED headlights and illuminated number boards, while Kato magnetic knuckle couplers provide authentic North American-style operation.

Features:

• N scale EMD F3A & F3B two-locomotive set in Western Pacific #801/801B
• DCC Fitted Model
• Five-pole motor with all-wheel electrical pickup and blackened wheels
• Directional LED headlights, illuminated number boards and Kato magnetic knuckle couplers

Historical Background

The EMD F3 is one of the most recognisable diesel locomotives in North American railroad history. Built by Electro-Motive Division (EMD), the F3 formed part of the successful F-unit family that could be found across railroads throughout the United States and Canada. Railroads used F3s for both freight and passenger services, with Western railroads commonly favouring locomotives fitted with dual headlights, while many Eastern railroads used single-headlight arrangements.

Passenger F3s were equipped with steam generators to provide heating and electrical power for passenger trains. As railroad operations changed, some locomotives originally built for passenger service were subsequently downgraded and reassigned to freight duties. The F3's distinctive streamlined body, powerful diesel-electric design and widespread use have made it an enduring favourite among railway historians and model railway enthusiasts alike.