Kato N scale General Electric U30C diesel locomotive

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By Steven Otte

Published: July 18, 2011

It’s been 20 years since Kato last offered an N scale model of General Electric’s six-axle U30C hood units, and it’s been worth the wait. The new model, retooled under the hood to make it friendlier to Digital Command Control, is a sharp-looking and smooth-performing engine. Keep a light touch on the throttle, though – on our test track, Kato’s U30C zipped along at a top speed more than three times that of the prototype!

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WILLIAM E WIGHTMAN from PENNSYLVANIA said:

I have two of the 20 year old units in my fleet and they still run like the day they were bought. If the new models are anything like the older units, they should provide years of heavy freight service. I have 20 units on my Norfolk Southern system and they are all Kato. I would not buy anything else.

BEN JOFFE from CALIFORNIA said:

The "U-Boat" class series of deisails are my personal favorites, especially in the BN paint scheme. I wish I could get one for my layout!

THOMAS V ZIKLO JR from OHIO said:

I like the looks . Im just a beginner . Im trying to learn more about the different product . Trying to find out more about the dcc . Im building my firstlayout and having fun .thanks.

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