Kato rolls out Rio Grande Ski Train, CSX & Tri-Rail F40PH

Matt Bradley Nov 22, 2014

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    Under their Kobo line, Kato has announced some cool custom locos. The price is hard to swallow at $185 per locomotive. (Locos will be painted for Rio Grande's Ski Train, CSX & Tri-Rail)

    I'm interested in in the Ski Train but the disclaimer on the Kato website scares me a little. "Due to the hand-made nature of this item, some minor blemishes and differences may be present from model to model"

    Anyone have any advice or experiences with the Kobo customs?
     
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  3. NorsemanJack

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    Did they use ex-CZ cars for the prototype? If so, maybe another follow on Kobo offering???
     
  4. cfquinlan

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    I have the Kobo P42 "Turn of the Century" loco and it looks really good! Having had that positive experience, I also ordered the Kobo New Mexico Railrunner engine.

    Chris
     
  5. Adrian Wintle

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    I have the Kobo GO Transit 'MP40PH' (actually the MP36), and it is very nicely done.

    Adrian
     

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