Kato gs 4. Woodland Town & Factory Set N Scale N Scale Model Railroad Building #s1485. Description Railroad Short Name: SP. PLACE ITEM IN SHOPPING CART Jan 2, 2024 · Back in 2015, I bought a Kato GS-4 for my in-laws’ Christmas tree layout. N GS4 Drawbar set, top and bottom (N-Scale) $ 5. We could have just added the decoder and ended it at that but the loco really calls out for the additional details. 00 Out of Stock GS4 Driver set (Revised) – 3 Ungeared & 1 Geared Driver with Traction Tire, hexagonal axle mounts (N-Scale) Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Kato N 4-8-4 GS-4 Southern Pacific Postwar Black Locomotive (126-0308) at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! Feb 14, 2019 · A quick down and dirty Kato FEF3 and GS4 traction tire replacement video. Don’t let summer slip away without scoring some hot deals! Enjoy 10% off on everything on our website. SPsteam Dec 24, 2013. Description. Jan 4, 2022 · So the latest run of GS4 still uses those yellow LEDs? Weird, since Kato has been using warm white LEDs on many in their recent locos. The large drivers gave the locomotive a high top speed; the telling mark of a steam engine built for passenger service. Retail $240. To find BLW/HOGTRAINZ price on these items, please click on the “Add” or “Reserv” button below right. 99. EM13) and many other great DCC products. 5A) Reset, BEMF (Control of constant speed) Transponding (Detecting Train Position) Function; Can be inserted under the floor of a powered car For for Kato 4-8-4 FEF-3 and similar; Drop-in light board replacement; 1. patreon. Kato GS-4 SP 4433 w/DCC - N-Scale. Mar 4, 2024 · The LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato Japan with its dimensions of 27. 00 Add to cart; N GS4 Tender Detail Parts set (N-Scale) $ 8. 00 Add to cart; GS-4 Front Boiler casing + railing (N-Scale) $ 8. com/product/esu-loksound-5-mic Related products. Designed for use with the N scale GS-4 locomotive Dec 21, 2011 · Price:. 21. I'll be taking the paint off an Hey I just got this speaker and was wondering how you have it set up! I just used the default speaker wires that came with the decoder, soldered them to the speaker (the two little spots of solder that were pre-applied), and wondering where to place it. 50 Add to cart N GS4 Tender Circuit board (for motor control) (N-Scale) $ 8. 00 Add to cart Magnetic Knuckle Coupler, Long Shank (N-Scale) kato鉄道模型オンラインショッピング サザン・パシフィック鉄道 gs-4 ＃4449(sp lines) Apr 12, 2017 · What a deal and I swore no more KATO steamers. 00 Add to cart Replacement Traction Tires for GS-4/FEF-3 (N-Scale) $ 2. GS-4 Front Boiler casing + railing (N-Scale) $ 8. The loco makes a slight "vibrating" sound when under power in both forward and reverse. Dec 28, 2022 · Also got this new 4-8-4. live up to the good looks of their prototypes. Kato 20-430 N 248mm (9 3/4") Single Track Truss The LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato Japan with its dimensions of 27. Kato USA Online Store; Find a Hobby Store; Kato Direct Parts Store; Contact Us; Search. The Kato GS-4 is a great engine when it runs properly. This instruction will describe the installation of a Tsunami Micro sound decoder connected to the light board (modified), with a tender light also fitted. Kato N GS-4 BNSF Please note: Pictures are representations; some road numbers may not be shown. I have been wanting to get the GS4 so when Related products. I was running it on my test track, and all the sounds were good. 20 Add to cart; Worm Gear Cover Plate (Multi Model Features: Designed to accompany the Kato Southern Pacific "Morning Daylight" Passenger Train sets, able to pull all 18 cars without assistance Drivers are operated by functional side rods for smooth performance Electrical pickup from both driver and tender for constant electrical connection Directional, operating (simulated) Mars light The GS-4 runs on eight massive 80" drivers, 300lbs psi boiler pressure, and puts out a roaring 5,500 horsepower at 55mph, with a maximum speed of 110 mph. You might lose electrical conductivity due to the tape, but that could be altered by painting the driver flanges and edges with Neolube # 2, a conducting agent. (drive rod pin fell out the front end of a rod, the front end dropped and lodged between ties. Author Topic: Kato GS-4 Traction Tire(s) (Read 2493 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Current: 1A (Peak Current: 1. N 4-8-4 GS-4 Southern Pacific Daylight #4454 with DCC, KAT1260310DCC : Arts, Crafts & Sewing Feb 23, 2022 · Kato GS-4 and 10 car Morning Daylight consist by Calzephyr posted Feb 21, 2008 at 11:49 PM I ran it at the club on DC mode. You will need: X-acto knife, serrate Kato USA will be releasing the signature N Scale GS-4 Southern Pacific Lines locomotive in the new road number #4433 and re-releasing the notable #4449. Well to make a long story short, after running a couple of laps on my 22x94 test track in forward, I decided to run it in reverse for a little bit. Motor function decoder. Kato N UP FEF-3 #8444 W/DCC. It features flat rear radiators used on earlier-production units. peteski. 00. Southern Pacific GS-4 #4449 is still running today, and is believed to be one of the most well known and most photographed locomotives ever made. GS-4 Cab Roof + railings (railing will not fit original metal-railing cabs) (N-Scale) $ 10. Prototype Information: The GS-4 runs on eight massive 80” drivers, 300lbs psi boiler pressure, and puts out a roaring 5,500 horsepower at 55mph, with a maximum speed of 110 mph. I have a fleet of them (13) and at this point know far more about disassembly and assembly of the GS-4 model than I ever wanted to know. We spent the better part of 3 days looking over the Kato GS4. N Related products. 00 Add to cart; N GS4, FEF, Big Boy Crank Pin (N-Scale) $ 1. Opens in a new window or tab. Sold separately, the locomotive, 10-car set, and four add-on two-unit articulated chair cars let N scalers model a full 18-car postwar Morning Daylight. Kato EM13 Motor Function Decoder for N Scale GS-4 Kato Item # 29-351 Pkg of 1 Details: For N Scale GS-4 Locomotive; Decoder for driving train motor EM13; Max. Kato N UP FEF-3 GREYHND #8444. It is essentially the same for both models. It ran well and pulled the 1st release of Morning Daylight consist. Jul 30, 2024 · Evening all, The above model (Kato part #126-0308) has been making a strange "sound" when under power (on DC). Our Price The GS-4 was built for the Southern Pacific Railroad by the Lima Locomotive Works and delivered in the early 1940’s for the SP’s premier passenger trains, finding its way to the Daylight series of name trains. Kato N GS-4 4-8-4, Standard DC, Southern Pacific 'Post-War Black' #4433. It is able to pull all 18 cars without assistance, Drivers are operated by functional side rods for smooth performance, Electrical pickup from both Different road number shown Prototype Information: The GS-4 runs on eight massive 80” drivers, 300lbs psi boiler pressure, and puts out a roaring 5,500 horsepower at 55mph, with a maximum speed of 110 mph. Product Features: Works with both HO and N track – The modular pass-through design of the Analog Sound Box means that it can easily be used for both N and HO scale!; Choo-choo-choose your sounds – The Analog Sound Box will ship with an included Early EMD 1st Generation Diesel sound chip, but additional diesel, steam and electric sound sets will be available (sold separately) that will Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for KATO+N-Scale+12604-6+GS-4+SOUTHERN+PACIFIC+SP+Lines+%234449+Locomotive+JAPAN at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! Here is a Kato 126-0301 Southern Pacific-Daylight GS-4 4-8-4 Steam Locomotive #4449. 1mm x 3mm is a pure DCC decoder and comes without a loudspeaker. 20 Add to cart N GS4 Tender underframe, board holder, and weight bracket (N-Scale) Universal/Driveshaft for GS-4/GG1 (N-Scale) $ 2. 00: Replacement Traction Tires for GG1/ACS-64 [4 pcs] Other Kato Parts can be ordered, Please Call. Operational modes The LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato Japan is a "pure-bred" DCC decoder. . 0 Amp/2 Amps Peak; 4 FX3 Functions, 200ma Output; 8 Ohm 9x18x4 mm oval speaker; 100uF Capacitor; May 8, 2017 · I was all set to buy one of the new Daylight GS-4's in N scale, but then found out that Kato really made a pretty (in my opinion) bone-headed mistake in the way they designed the thing. Broadway Pennsylvania RR T1 4-4-4-4 #5530 DCC Kato’s N Scale FEF-3 is fully featured with a silky-smooth operating coreless motor design that excels at low crawling speeds as well as high performance pulling, with functioning side-rods that work the drivers just like the real locomotive. This Kato N Scale SP Class GS-4 4-8-4 with LokSound and DCC is based on the streamlined locomotives built by Lima for the Southern Pacific. 00 Add to cart N GS4 Front Circuit Board (for light control) (N-Scale) $ 8. 00 Add to cart; Replacement Traction Tires for GS-4/FEF-3 (N-Scale) $ 2. 20 Out of Stock; Screw 2x3mm, Flat Head (For bottom cover plates on steam) + shell locking screw for FEF-3 (Multi) $ 1. 00 Add to cart N GS4 Pilot Coupler Assembly w/ clip and spring (N-Scale) $ 5. Add to Cart. EM13 Motor Function Decoder . Requires 18" minimum turning radius! Dec 24, 2013 · Stripping a Kato GS-4. Very quiet and extremely smooth running and dcc installation is a cinch! Highly recommend one of you get the chance and love steam! Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned Related products. 00 Add to cart; GS-4 Railing Set (long side railing + cab vertical railings) (N-Scale) $ 8. The GS-4 locomotives will be available with pre-installed DCC/Sound. This is Kato 29-351 EM13 DCC DECODER. We also offer professional DCC Jan 28, 2023 · Installed with ESU LokSound 5 Micro DCC Direct Kato Japan decoder available from Buckambool Model Trains: https://bmodeltrains. GS-4 N Scale INSTALLATION: ・DCC: Installation The EM13 decoder is installed in the tender. Kato N Gs-4 Sp Lines Daylight #4454. 14 to 128 driving steps are as self-evident as 2- and 4-digit addresses. The GS-4 runs on eight massive 80 drivers, 300lbs psi boiler pressure, and puts out a roaring 5,500 horsepower at 55mph, with a maximum speed of 110 mph. 00 Add to cart N GS4 Tender Detail Parts set (N-Scale) Jan 1, 2010 · Well I took one of the Kato GS-4's for a spin tonight pulling a six pack of Daylight cars. If someone does not want to run wires for the headlight or mars light, you can just install a function-only decoder in the loco and have it set to the same address as the decoder in the tender. Designed to accompany the Kato Southern Pacific Morning Daylight Passenger Train sets, able to pull all 18 cars without assistance, Drivers are operated by functional side rods for smooth performance, Electrical pickup from both driver Heyo everyone! In this video, I will be showing you all how to install a esu 58731 decoder into a kato Gs4! Enjoy!Parts used:ESU 58731 loksound 5 micro dcc d Kato N Scale BNSF Excursion Black 4-8-4 GS4 #4449 ~ 126-0312 The GS-4 runs on eight massive 80” drivers, 300lbs psi boiler pressure, and puts out a roaring 5,500 horsepower at 55mph, with a maximum speed of 110 mph. Add to Wish List Add to Compare. 00 Add to cart Kato USA Online Store; Find a Hobby Store; Kato Direct Parts Store 29-351. SDXN147K4 Series 7 Drop in Sound Decoder for Kato 4-8-4 FEF-3 and similar. Aug 26, 2022 · I received a Kato GS4 in the mail this week, that had the USA Kato division installed ESU LokSound decoder . SDXH187MT HO Scale Series 7 Sound Decoder. 00 Add to cart N GS4 Worm Gear Assembly (Universal can be used on GG1) (N-Scale) $ 5. Brand New. Bachmann 4-8-4 Class J Norfolk & Western #611 DCC N Scale Model Train Diesel The Kato GS-4 Southern Pacific 48-4 steam locomotive and - tender is a very good looking and well running locomotive. Turns out, you can only put one of their motor-function-only decoders in it, and there's no way to control the lights whatsoever. S. You can easily remove item from shopping cart. 75") curves (a boast that Con-Cor's GS-4 cannot make). The GS-4 runs on eight massive 80” drivers, 300lbs psi boiler pressure, and puts out a roaring 5,500 horsepower at 55mph, with a maximum speed of 110 mph. Ready to run on your DC layout and DCC ready for your decoder. What is the best method to strip this shell. The LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato Japan is a "pure-bred" DCC decoder. It comes with a default address of "03" but it can accept any programmed address code (such as the locomotive number) and will control motor functions only. GS4 Driver set (Revised) – 3 Ungeared & 1 Geared Driver with Traction Tire, hexagonal axle mounts (N-Scale) Search codes: NGS4 | Models used on: GS-4 Rev. com. Replacement Traction Tires for GS-4/FEF-3 [4 pcs] 810004: $2. I called KATO USA and was told that nothing in the chassis would be changed but they would use the "new" driver set in the new GS-4. We also offer professional DCC decoder installation Oct 5, 2017 · A bit over nine years ago, I got my very first loco - a Kato GS-4, SP #4453. 5. Kato N Scale ~ Southern Pacific 4-8-4 GS-4 #4454 Daylight ~ 126-0310 N scale Southern Pacific 4-8-4 steam locomotive by Kato. N GS4 Front Pilot Plow (Daylight Orange) (N-Scale) $ 2. Mar 1, 2008 · As we know, the GS-4 has a problem with DCC due to the rear drivers shorting between the pickup frame and motor mount frame. To be fair, it ran fine without it. The large drivers gave Feb 11, 2022 · A review and running of KATO's n scale Southern Pacific GS-4 Daylight with ESU Loksound installed by Tony's Train Exchange Description Railroad Short Name: SP. At first I ran it with DC, then put installed the Kato EM13 drop-in decoder, and finally had someone install a SoundTraxx Tsunami 750 with Heavy Steam sounds. Kato Slvr Strk Zephyr Set DCC - N-Scale. Bachmann 2-6-2 Prairie Pennsylvania Railroad #2765 DC N Scale Model Train Steam Locomotive #51553. FEF Bell and Whistle detail parts set (N-Scale) $ 3. Kato 126-0308. Schaumburg, IL 60173 katousa. Oct 6, 2017 · A bit over nine years ago, I got my very first loco - a Kato GS-4, SP #4453. Era: 1941-1948 Comments: During World War II, Southern Pacific painted its class GS-4 4-8-4 Northern locomotives, motive power for its iconic Daylight passenger streamliners, black to reduce their visibility to enemy bombers. 6mm x 14. Walthers Modern Transload Terminal Kit - N-Scale. 00 Add to cart N GS4 Valve Gear Assembly w/ Cylinder (N-Scale) Thanks to the articulated design just like the real engine, the two sets of driving wheels are able to move independently which gives the engine the ability to navigate 11″ radius curves, allowing the locomotive to run with Kato’s other large-scale engines like the FEF-3 and GS-4. 2 photos to view. a. SDXN147K4 Sound Decoder. It “threw a rod” on Day One. Please support TSG Multimedia on Patreon!www. Visit SBS4DCC to review technical specifications and additional resources plus DCC tutorials tips and tricks for the ZIMO MX605 Micro Direct DCC Sound Decoder - N Drop-in Board for Kato GS-4, Euro, Japan Type and others (s. Msrp May 22, 2008 · A set of newly tooled N scale passenger cars and a GS-4 locomotive from Kato U. It was about the 2nd time I ran this particular locomotive. C $238. Motor Brush Set: Brush, Cap, Spring (N-Scale) $ 2. Designed to accompany the Kato Southern Pacific Morning Daylight Passenger Train sets. The GS-4 runs on eight massive 80 drivers, 300lbs psi boiler pressure, and puts out a roaring 5,500 horsepower at 55mph, with a maximum speed of 110 mph. To do this right the install takes about 4 hours with the programming and testing another hour. Top Rated Seller. Then came the FEF and changed my mind so I gave in and purchased one of the new GS-4's. $198 Manufacturer Kato USA Inc. Installation Guide Kato GS-4 SP Day 4454 w/DCC - N-Scale. Its key features are: Kato N Scale Southern Pacific Daylight GS-4 Prototype Information: The GS-4 runs on eight massive 80” drivers, 300lbs psi boiler pressure, and puts out a roaring 5,500 horsepower at 55mph, with a maximum speed of 110 mph. Heading up the Morning Daylight was the specially built steam locomotive, the GS-4, one of the most well known steam engines ever built. Kato N SP Lines Daylight 10 Car Set w/lights. 00 Add to cart Screw 2x3mm, Flat Head (For bottom cover plates on steam) + shell locking screw for FEF-3 (Multi) Kato N scale SP GS-4 4-8-4 steam locomotive as shown, tested to run in DC mode and lights work, factory new condition in box. Whether you're grabbing some accessories or getting supplies for your fall decoder installations, now’s the perfect time to save. Crew; Posts: 32471; Gender: NEW Kato GS-4 4-8-4 Steam Locomotive Southern Pacific 4433 N Scale FREE US SHIP. The prototype GS-4 runs on eight massive 80" drivers, 300lbs psi boiler pressure, and puts out a roaring 5,500 horsepower at 55mph, with a maximum speed of 110 mph. B 02/06/2024 . Blunami, Tsunami2, and Econami Digital Sound Decoder . $169. However back to the immediate problem of a "thrown" traction tire on the GS-4. Kato Deck Girder Bridge - 4-31/ Kato GS-4 BN edition. view product details. 100 Remington Rd. 00 Add to cart Magnetic Knuckle Coupler, Long Shank (Gold) (N-Scale) Related products. The engine also features pickup both from the drive sections Kato #126-0309 4-8-4 GS-4 Southern Pacific Postwar Black #4445. However, I noticed that the headlight and MARS light were very dim. Screw 2x3mm, Flat Head (For bottom cover plates on steam) + shell locking screw for FEF-3 (Multi) $ 1. Related products. Light functions are controlled by a separate board in the front half of My GS-4 traction tire broke. Wiring and . Jan 27, 2022 · サザン・パシフィック鉄道 gs-4 #4449(sp lines) ・モーニング・デイライト>を牽引する旅客用蒸気機関車で、軸配置4-8-4のスタイル、特徴的な流線形の外観を再現 ・客車に合わせた鮮やかな黒・赤・オレンジの艶のあるカラーを美しく表現 This Morning Daylight consist ran between Los Angeles and San Francisco along the beautiful California coast, past cities such as Ventura, Santa Barbara, Salinas and San Jose. It’s brand new, so there won’t be any repairs needed, so I will make a review for you. N 4-8-4 GS-4 Southern Pacific Wartime Black "lines" Road # 4438. You can click on the “Map Pricing” logo above for an explanaton of what this means. For a comprehensive list of features, please visit the manufacturer’s website. Oct 3, 2022 · Test running my new GS-4 which I got to pull my 1940's Morning Daylight set I got for Christmas back in 2010(ish). 0 out of 5 stars. Here’s how you can be the expert and answer the question, “What decoder is recommended for this locomotive?” Below are three drop-down selection boxes to help you find the decoder(s) you need. Jan 7, 2009 · His test steamers, LL Berkshire 2-8-4's have 12-14 hours of use and the loco's pull 30 cars on level track. The Kato N Scale FEF-3 follows in the footsteps of its Southern Pacific 4-8-4 cousin, refining the basic concept of a high-power, flexible steam locomotive which is easily upgradable to DCC by coupling a special, isolated coreless motor drive system with heavy duty flywheels and a flexible cross-braced suspension system that gives the Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for KATO+1260312+N+Scale+GS-4+BNSF+Excursion+Steam+Locomotive at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! 【開封動画】kato 2604-6 サザン・パシフィック鉄道 gs-4 #4449(sp lines) 【鉄道模型・nゲージ】【注意】ここで実車や模型について語ったことは個人の As we know, the GS-4 has a problem with DCC due to the rear drivers shorting between the pickup frame and motor mount frame. com/tsgmultimedia This video is a product review for Kato's N Scale "Freedom Train" version of SP 4449. com: Kato USA, Inc. When initially released the GS-4 had a problem with DCC Visit SBS4DCC to review technical specifications and additional resources plus DCC tutorials tips and tricks for the ESU 58731 LokSound 5 Micro Direct NMRA DCC Sound Decoder - N Drop-in Board for Kato GS-4, Euro, Japan Type and others (s. 1,280 1,669 46. Take a ride with us as we explore the history of one of the world's most beautiful trains - the Southern Pacific "Morning Daylight", along with its accompany N Scale Kato GS-4 Steam Locomotives: 2/5/22. Broadway Union Pacific Big Boy #4022 DCC N Scale Model Train Steam Locomotive #7234. More amazingly, this locomotive can actually handle extremely narrow radius (9. Amazon. But I want perfect, do I had to replace it. We decided to do the following to make this loco come to life. This is of the same quality the previous gs-4’s were made of. This DCC decoder is designed to operate the motor on the Kato N scale GS-4. KATO – N SCALE SOUTHERN PACIFIC DAYLIGHT GS-4 KATO has adopted a MAP pricing policy so that prices may not be advertised. Am glad to have found a couple of people with good working knowledge about the problems associated with this engine. Performance is off the charts - smooth, quiet, responsive, excellent slow speed creepability, great pickup, and with pulling power to spare - in a word, perfect. Replacement Traction Tires for GS-4/FEF-3 (N-Scale) $ 2. I have the two EM13 decoders, and am willing to settle for their limitations at this point, The problem I have is that I wrote to the email address given on the Kato site to obtain the driver insulators, but it seems that "Leon Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Kato ‎1260310 GS-4 Southern Pacific Lines Locomotive at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! Kato GS-4 SP Day 4454 w/DCC - N-Scale. GS-4 Southern Pacific - SP - #4433 Post War Black Standard DC, DCC Compatible. SBS4DCC features real time inventory, fast service and free shipping options. Kato Irem #: 126-0308. Modes. I read up on it, and the only information I found, was that the engine headlight/MARS light, are wired This Kato N Scale SP Class GS-4 4-8-4 is based on the streamlined locomotives buit by Lima for the Southern Pacific. Kato N GS-4 Southern Pacific Post War 4445. Kato GS-4 SP Day 4454 w/DCC - N-Scale. SPsteam TrainBoard Member. Up to 32 functions can be triggered. The GS-4 runs on four massive 80” drivers, 300lbs psi boiler pressure, and puts out a roaring 5,500 horsepower at 55mph, with a maximum speed of 110 mph. Oct 14, 2009 · I obtained a 4449 GS-4 AND another GS-4 with DCC driver insulation and all necessary inventory for conversion to DCC. A. Kato N Scale ~ Southern Pacific 4-8-4 GS-4 #4454 Daylight With DCC Sound ~ 126-0310-LS N scale Southern Pacific 4-8-4 steam locomotive by Kato. DCC Sound Factory Installed Requires 18" minimum turning radius! Here is a Kato 126-0311 N American Freedom Train 4-8-4 GS-4 Steam Locomotive #4449. vtf ryxadg hfbc wjyog nkve luwnlbdi uvxu ckunn wzk tnzcfhq