[Kato USA Tech Corner] ACS-64 and Amfleet I first Look

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8 жыл бұрын

The next generation of Amtrak's electric locomotives is nearly upon us! The N scale Siemens ACS-64 (or "Amtrak Cities Sprinter") will be arriving in late 2015 in a bookcase set packaged with brand new tooling Amfleet I cars.
Take a look at some of the details of this new locomotive and cars, in addition to some basic dis-assembly tips to prepare you for when the locomotive arrives in your hands!
You can read more about the Kato N ACS-64 locomotive on our website:
www.katousa.com/N/ACS-64/index...
You can read more about the Kato N Amfleet I and Amfleet II cars on our website:
www.katousa.com/N/Amfleet/inde...
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@ToledoRails 8 жыл бұрын

I had always vowed never to buy an electric locomotive since I live in Ohio, but after riding behind that was being towed on the Capitol Limited, and seeing three more in Harrisburg while on vacation.... I cannot wait to have an ACS-64 on my N scale layout! This looks fantastic guys, keep up the amazing work!

@josephszeliga 8 жыл бұрын

The amfleets look great!

@joeviking61 8 жыл бұрын

Always look forward to your reviews. Another Home Run for KATO...I may have to modernize my layout.

@JensenStiles 8 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to get myself a set! This is definitely the most excited I've been for a Kato release in a while. Hopefully it's available by Christmas!

@pbeccas 8 жыл бұрын

I love kato stuff

@gnyland36 8 жыл бұрын

I hope walthers or kato will make ho scale or a set like they did with the noreaster set

@MUNDOVITTORIO 8 жыл бұрын

I never got in my life, a locomotive amtrak siemens. but nice video.

@dathpo 8 жыл бұрын

Your prototype looks good with the exception of the pantograph. Looks like it is, a plastic add on. I'm hoping this looks better on the production models. No matter. I still plan to buy the set and any ad on sets. Nice set.

@RileyRailAviationNTrucks 6 жыл бұрын

Cool! Could you make a new jersey transit alp-46 set? :) and more of the amfleet 2 's? :)

@mikelewis7899 8 жыл бұрын

Another Fine Product from Kato N scale , not to change subject, but would be real nice to see you make another run of UP Heritage N scale PN.176-8407 UP/CNW #1995 SD70ACE hobby Shops seem to all be sold out but they tell me there asked for very often . what few I find on auction sites are way over priced ,I have 5 of your fine UP, heritage SD70ACE,S just like this one, having all 6 .

@TheRealGalaxyExpress999 8 жыл бұрын

i'd totally buy it in HO Scale!

@UnionCountyPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Bachmann

@dwwojcik 8 жыл бұрын

You mentioned headlights, but what about taillights? When the locomotive is reversing will the red lights light up? If not, are there at least light pipes in place so DCC decoder manufacturers can install the red LEDs?

@heiden2413 7 жыл бұрын

They should make siemens s70 light rail vehicles

@xanadujohn79 7 жыл бұрын

Why not make your own DCC controllers boards?

@pzahnley 8 жыл бұрын

Will the ACS-64 have reverse running red marker lights? Another home run from Kato!!!

@augologo 2 жыл бұрын

That's what I wanna know

@Astr0_Feline 4 жыл бұрын

I wish they had Kato Amtrak amfleet cab car

@MegaChallanger 8 жыл бұрын

is it possible for a cafe car to be released with "northeast regional" lettering?

@brutecompaq2999 5 жыл бұрын

When will the siemens SC-44 charger come out

@istillusezune82 8 жыл бұрын

Hello KATO, any plan for an AEM-7 or E60CP in N scale?

@jrdrager 8 жыл бұрын

living in California these locomotives are transported by flat car out of California and where they meet p42 to be pulled I am not sure about but I live next to the bnsf rail yards in southern California and everytime they are being shipped out they are covered in plastic wrap for protection and on flat cars in regular manifest trains and no more than 4 are transported in the consist because well......locomotives are heavy

@ljmvids3158 4 жыл бұрын

How do you put DCC sound in the locomotive?

@jeff737500 8 жыл бұрын

I was really interested in picking up a set as 98% of what I own is Kato but the roof details are a real turn off. I think Kato could of done a better job. Hopefully the final production models are better. Just my thoughts...

@daletrickz8012 8 жыл бұрын

where did you buy this train

@augologo 2 жыл бұрын

Do the red marker lights turn on?

@iliketrains3272 3 жыл бұрын

I thought Kato's ACS-64 were newer lol

@Tcaauwe2002 8 жыл бұрын

hi.. HO SCALE please. love this!

@ljmvids3158 4 жыл бұрын

Bachmann trains has a Cities sprinter Amtrak ACS-64 in ho scale!

@trensetrucks 8 жыл бұрын

Hello KATO USA, why not manufacture the AMFLEET CAR in HO scale?

@istillusezune82 8 жыл бұрын

+Trains and Trucks Because Walthers and Bachmann are already doing it?

@TIEPILOT0815 8 жыл бұрын

When do you made a gray version of the UP 844 steam locomotive??? PLEASE DO IT!!! :)

@KatoUSAinc 8 жыл бұрын

+TIEPILOT0815 Probably next year.

@TIEPILOT0815 8 жыл бұрын

+KatoUSAinc Great! Thanks! But I hope you made this time different numbers, the black version only is available with 844

@seegurke93 8 жыл бұрын

Hello there, how about the Pacific Surfliner in N? You already got the cars, only the blue/silver paint is needed. I would love to see that Train. I won´t affort the money for the limited 500 pices train out there and a crappy Athearn F59PHI. Here it is over 1500$ Is there any chance that Kato will produce the F59PHI in N someday? :) Greetings

@CaliBup 8 жыл бұрын

No they don't. Pacific Surfliner cars are almost nothing like Amtrak Superliners.

@seegurke93 8 жыл бұрын

***** ok, thanks. I thought they were the same. I will research that :) Still I think the Westcoast needs more attention :)

@seegurke93 8 жыл бұрын

F40PHR 281 totally agree!

@gamesfordriodz8553 5 жыл бұрын

Those it give 2 sets or one when ya order it

@acela2030 8 жыл бұрын

What is the prospects of an HO scale version, i'd love a few.

@augologo 2 жыл бұрын

Bachmann makes them

@F59PHItrainfreak 4 жыл бұрын

Will you make he Amtrak surfliner sc-44? Please do

@AmtrakFanatic 8 жыл бұрын

HO SCALE PLEASE!!!

@ethanrain7505 7 жыл бұрын

I second this

@ljmvids3158 4 жыл бұрын

Bachmann trains has a HO scale ACS-64.

@jahreefrodgers4420 8 жыл бұрын

Can you do a tier 4 csx et44ah and a ferromex sd70ace

@izzybmazz 8 жыл бұрын

Are you going to make the veterans unit like with the p42? That would be cool to see.

@airgamer1403 7 жыл бұрын

PLEASE ANSWER: Does this set come with tracks?

@KatoUSAinc 7 жыл бұрын

The base ACS-64+Amfleet set is just a locomotive and cars. We do also sell it in the form of a Starter Set (item #106-0042) which comes with track and a power pack.

@airgamer1403 7 жыл бұрын

Ok Thank you for Answering, because this is going to be my very first N Scale Set so i'll need the starter set.

@user-un9qg6nm5v 8 жыл бұрын

i think we need HO Scale. so please make it. anyway. the n Scale is great.

@bradleyaviation7001 8 жыл бұрын

Ho scale please

@jahreefrodgers4420 8 жыл бұрын

Can you make a ferromex sd70ace in n scale PLEASE.

@KatoUSAinc 8 жыл бұрын

+Jahreef Rodgers Your best bet for sending suggestions is to post them on the suggestion submission form on our website

@UnionCountyPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

They’re not going to the northeast anymore

@UnionCountyPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Hi 2 years ago

@xanadujohn79 7 жыл бұрын

Where are Horizon cars in N and HO. $$$$$$$$$$$$

@vermonterrailfan 8 жыл бұрын

Will the locomotive be sold separately at all? Or still just the set.

@KatoUSAinc 8 жыл бұрын

+Vermonter Railfan © Eventually. With the initial release, since the ACS-64 uses the Amfleet Is and those are a new car body type, they're being sold together as a "train" (similar to our Silver Streak). In the future we will make more road numbers of the Cities Sprinter available on their own.

@RailsOfTheSouthProductions 8 жыл бұрын

+KatoUSAinc are you guys going to make an HO model?

@user-un9qg6nm5v 8 жыл бұрын

+Panzer Fulmer i hope so. i think HO Scale is great! the N Scale is too small and can't install the sound decoder.

@istillusezune82 8 жыл бұрын

+jinagsheng Dong Not really, THT has already installed one in their ACS-64.

@user-acs64 8 жыл бұрын

WTF IS GOING ON HERE!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

@ryanmatlosz9667 8 жыл бұрын

Will any of these have sound?

@KatoUSAinc 8 жыл бұрын

+Ryan Matlosz If you're interested in sound, I'd suggest checking out our Soundbox: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mpildNZqstmccqs.html

@AmJaxineer 8 жыл бұрын

How fast is this N scale model?

@KatoUSAinc 8 жыл бұрын

+Chris Martone As fast as you make it - it's been geared to run at the same base speeds as our P42 though so you can use it in matched consists to replicate Amtrak moving the locos from their manufacturing plant in California to the east coast. :)