Models developed by Kato


Kato

Kato products by scale and type
Released 2023
Kato N Gauge 4-8-8-4 Class 4000 'Big Boy' UP

DCC compatible. PCB swap required
Kato N Gauge Siemens Charger streamlined unit (ALC-42/ ALC-42E/ SC-44, SCB-40, SCV-42 & SC-42DM)

DCC Ready - Manufacturer specific decoder(s)
Kato N Gauge Freelance Classic Tram/ Streetcar

DCC compatible. PCB swap required
Kato HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Viewliner II CAF passenger cars

Unpowered
Released 2021
Kato N Gauge Class 800 IET

DCC compatible. PCB swap required
Kato N Gauge Freelance Modern Articulated Tram

DCC compatible but no socket
Released 2019
Kato N Gauge Viewliner II CAF passenger cars

Unpowered
Released 2017
Kato N Gauge P42DC GE streamlined Unit

DCC compatible. PCB swap required
Released 2015
Kato N Gauge 4-8-4 FEF Series UP

DCC Ready - Manufacturer specific decoder(s)
Kato N Gauge ACS-64 Siemens twin-cab unit

DCC Ready - Manufacturer specific decoder(s)
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DCC incompatible
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DCC incompatible
Released 2013
Kato N Gauge Freelance NER Electric Loco

DCC incompatible
Kato HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) P42DC GE streamlined Unit

DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Released 2012
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DCC compatible. PCB swap required
Released 2011
Kato N Gauge Amfleet Budd Passenger Cars

Unpowered
Released 2010
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DCC compatible. PCB swap required
Released 2009
Kato N Gauge SD70ACe EMD hood unit

DCC compatible. PCB swap required
Kato N Gauge Shinkansen 0 series 'Bullet Train'

DCC incompatible
Released 2008
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DCC decoder fitted. Analogue compatible
Released 2007
Kato N Gauge 2-8-2 USRA Heavy Mikado

DCC incompatible. Split Chassis
Released 2006
Kato N Gauge Class 66

DCC Ready. 6-pin socket
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DCC compatible. PCB swap required
Released 2005
Kato N Gauge F40PH & F40PH-2 EMD cowl unit

DCC compatible. PCB swap required
Kato HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) F40PH & F40PH-2 EMD cowl unit

DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Released 2004
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DCC compatible but no socket
Kato HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) AC4400CW GE hood unit

DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Released 2002
Kato N Gauge P42DC GE streamlined Unit

DCC compatible. PCB swap required
Kato HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) SD90MAC EMD hood unit

DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
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DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Released 2001
Kato N Gauge 2-8-2 USRA Heavy Mikado

DCC incompatible. Split Chassis
Kato N Gauge SD90MAC EMD hood unit

DCC compatible. PCB swap required
Released 2000
Kato N Gauge GG1 twin-cab streamlined unit PRR

DCC suitability unknown
Released 1999
Kato N Gauge RS-2 Alco hood unit

DCC compatible. PCB swap required
Released 1998
No image available

DCC Ready - Manufacturer specific decoder(s)
Released 1996
Kato N Gauge 2-8-2 USRA Heavy Mikado

DCC incompatible. Split Chassis
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DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Kato HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Dash 9-44CW GE hood unit

DCC Ready. 8-pin socket
Released 1995
Kato N Gauge Class 373 'Eurostar'

DCC incompatible

*We may not have catalogued all releases. If you have lists of products we can add, or are interested in helping us build this resource please email richard@hattons.co.uk