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Kato USA - 106-2016-LS - Operation North Pole - Operation North Pole - 2016 Version

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Production TypeSpecial Run
Stock Number106-2016-LS
Original Retail Price$420.00
BrandKato USA
ManufacturerKato
Body StyleKato Passenger Boxed Set North American Prototype
Image Provider's WebsiteLink
PrototypeOperation North Pole
Road or Company NameOperation North Pole (Details)
Reporting MarksONP
Road or Reporting Number2016 Version
Paint Color(s)Blue with Orange Roof
Print Color(s)Christmas Theme
Coupler TypeKato Operating Knuckle
Wheel TypeChemically Blackened Metal
Wheel ProfileSmall Flange (Low Profile)
MultipackYes
Multipack Count4
Multipack ID Number106-2016-LS
DCC ReadinessDC/DCC Dual Mode Decoder w/Sound
Announcement Date2017-08-01
Release Date2017-10-01
Item CategoryPassenger Trains
Model TypeDiesel
Model SubtypeEMD F40PH
Model VarietyOperation North Pole
Scale1/160



Specific Item Information: DCC AND SOUND EQUIPPED SET
This set does NOT have track or a power supply. It contains:
  • F40PH Locomotive Chicago Metra #133 w/ ONP Wrapping
  • Gallery Bi-Level Coach Chicago Metra #6054 w/ "Lifesource" wrapping
  • Gallery Bi-Level Coach Chicago Metra #6050 w/ "Rosemont" wrapping
  • Gallery Bi-Level Cab-Coach Chicago Metra #8515 w/ "Allstate Arena" Wrapping
Model Information: Kato boxed sets for North American Prototypes come in various shapes and sizes. These may contain complete train sets with locomotive, track and power pack or may be as simple as a pair of passenger coaches. Many of the sets use "bookshelf" boxes with cardboard sleeves and carefully cut foam inserts.
Road Name History:
Operation North Pole (ONP) is a volunteer-based public charity. ONP works with Chicago's major children's hospitals, providing a day of fun and fantasy for families who have a child battling a life threatening illness by hosting a fantasy trip to the North Pole. With the emotional and financial stresses a family with a child battling a life-threatening or a terminal illness may face, ONP makes every effort to ensure that the entire family participates and shares in the day's festivities. The magical experience includes breakfast, a festive train ride to the North Pole, a visit with Santa, winter wonderland fun, entertainment, treats, personal wish list gifts, and much more! It's ONP's goal to provide these families an unforgettable experience amidst very challenging times.

While Operation North Pole will continue to host this cornerstone holiday event, we are expanding to a 'Twelve Months of Christmas' schedule. The plan is to provide events and service opportunities all year round. ONP has already distributed 1,500 winter coats in the 2014- 2015 winter season, hosted emergency blood drives, performed service opportunities at the Ronald McDonald House, and hosted numerous charitable events.
Brand/Importer Information:
KATO U.S.A. was established in 1986, with the first U.S. locomotive model (the GP38-2, in N-Scale) released in 1987. Since that time, KATO has come to be known as one of the leading manufacturers of precision railroad products for the modeling community. KATO's parent company, Sekisui Kinzoku Co., Ltd., is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

In addition to producing ready-to-run HO and N scale models that are universally hailed for their high level of detail, craftsmanship and operation, KATO also manufactures UNITRACK. UNITRACK is the finest rail & roadbed modular track system available to modelers today. With the track and roadbed integrated into a single piece, UNITRACK features a nickel-silver rail and a realistic-looking roadbed. Patented UNIJOINERS allow sections to be snapped together quickly and securely, time after time if necessary.

The Kato U.S.A. office and warehouse facility is located in Schaumburg, Illinois, approximately 30 miles northwest of Chicago. All research & development of new North American products is performed here, in addition to the sales and distribution of merchandise to a vast network of wholesale representatives and retail dealers. Models requiring service sent in by hobbyists are usually attended to at this location as well. The manufacturing of all KATO products is performed in Japan.

Supporters of KATO should note that there is currently no showroom or operating exhibit of models at the Schaumburg facility. Furthermore, model parts are the only merchandise sold directly to consumers. (Please view the Parts Catalog of this website for more specific information.)
Item created by: CNW400 on 2020-12-18 21:49:38. Last edited by Alain LM on 2023-03-15 10:41:19

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