Kato N CNW 400 EMD E8A and 5-Car Train-Only Set - Standard DC -- Chicago & North Western (Yellow Green)
N CNW 400 EMD E8A and 5-Car Train-Only Set - Standard DC -- Chicago & North Western (Yellow Green)
Featuring:
- Complete Passenger Train Set: Includes a streamlined EMD E8A diesel locomotive and five matching Chicago & North Western passenger cars.
- Classic CNW Livery: Decorated in the striking yellow and green paint scheme used on the famous "400" passenger services.
- N Scale Ready-to-Run: Fully assembled and designed for immediate use on standard N gauge (1:160) layouts.
- Standard DC Operation: Equipped for analogue DC control and compatible with most N scale power packs.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: N (1:160)
- Gauge: N Gauge (9mm)
- Prototype: EMD E8A with five-car passenger consist
- Railroad: Chicago & North Western
- Livery: Yellow and Green
- Power Type: Electric motor
- Control System: Standard DC
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic with metal components
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Included: One powered locomotive and five passenger cars
Perfect for: N scale modellers recreating classic American streamliner operations or collectors of iconic Chicago & North Western passenger trains.
Why this set matters
The Chicago & North Western "400" was one of America’s most celebrated passenger services, linking Chicago with Minneapolis and other Midwestern destinations. Powered by elegant EMD E8 locomotives, these trains symbolised the golden age of post-war rail travel. The bold yellow and green livery remains one of the most recognisable paint schemes in North American railroading.
How to use it
Place the locomotive and coaches on compatible N gauge track, couple the cars together, and operate using a standard DC controller. This train-only set is ideal for instantly creating a complete streamlined passenger consist on your layout.
This is a detailed scale model for collectors and hobbyists. It is not a toy.