Kato 176-6053 Amtrak ALC-42 Charger #304 Phase VI N Scale DC DCC Ready

The Siemens ALC-42 “Charger” is Amtrak’s newest long-distance diesel locomotive, introduced to replace the aging GE P42 fleet in general passenger service. The first ALC-42 units entered service in February 2022 on the Empire Builder. Amtrak #304 is decorated in the Phase VI paint scheme of blue, red, white, and silver — a transitional design still seen on Amtrak’s roster as newer schemes are introduced. Model Features N Scale Siemens ALC-42 Charger diesel locomotive Amtrak #304 in Phase VI (blue, red, white, silver) Powerful five pole motor with all-wheel drive and electrical pickup Directional Golden White LED headlights and illuminated number boards Prototypical see-through side vents with visible engine detail Pre-built speaker housing inside the fuel tank for sound decoder upgrades Standard DC with factory light board (swap for DCC decoder separately) Compatible with Kato Unitrack and all major N scale track systems Minimum radius: 11" curves More Information Brand Kato USA Prototype Siemens ALC-42 Charger Scale N Scale (1:160) Roadname Amtrak #304 Paint Scheme Phase VI (blue, red, white, silver) Item # 176-6053 Also Known As Kato 1766053 Control Standard DC (DCC Ready) MSRP $181.00 Ships Same or next business day HS Code 9503.00.00 Recommended Age 14 and up Made In Japan See more N Scale Locomotives at Squeaky’s Trains. FAQ Is this locomotive DCC-equipped? No, it comes as DC but is DCC-ready for easy decoder installation. Does it include sound? No, but a speaker housing is included for sound decoder upgrades. What radius track does it need? Operates on 11" radius curves or larger.