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Kato El Capitan - Fifer - 12-22-2009

Here is a little video of the new El Capitan.

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Mike

Re: Kato El Capitan - 2-8-2 - 12-22-2009

Cool video! Cheers

I had a chance to see the El Capitan in action down at the LHS the other day. It's a beautiful set!

Re: Kato El Capitan - Jesso - 12-22-2009

Love the pulsating light! A great looking train.

Re: Kato El Capitan - Fifer - 12-23-2009

Thanks 2-8-2 and Jesso , I just love the look of the hi level cars.
Mike

Re: Kato El Capitan - TrainNut - 12-23-2009

Of the ABBA consist, how many are powered?

Re: Kato El Capitan - Darreldoo - 12-23-2009

Brilliant, I'm jealous now!!

Re: Kato El Capitan - upnick - 12-23-2009

TrainNut Wrote:Of the ABBA consist, how many are powered?


Hi Tn,

As far as i know all ABBA are powered no problem DC but more expense DCC both El Capitan car sets ABBA locos & decoders is a bit too much to ask santa for £585.00 Nope

They do look cool though ...... where did i put that savings box .... Shoot

Re: Kato El Capitan - Herc Driver - 12-23-2009

Great looking set! Nice work on the layout too. Thumbsup

Re: Kato El Capitan - Ralph - 12-23-2009

That's a beautiful train! I liked watching it pass by in the video. Should be a good seller!
Ralph

Re: Kato El Capitan - Fifer - 12-23-2009

upnick Wrote:
TrainNut Wrote:Of the ABBA consist, how many are powered?


Hi Tn,

As far as i know all ABBA are powered no problem DC but more expense DCC both El Capitan car sets ABBA locos & decoders is a bit too much to ask santa for £585.00 Nope

They do look cool though ...... where did i put that savings box .... Shoot
Thanks Guys ! UPNICK , most Santa Fe guys would have a few Warbonnets laying aroud to use on this train , like I did. They are all powered and DCC but no sound.
Thanks , Mike

Re: Kato El Capitan - Herc Driver - 12-24-2009

Took the plunge and ordered the set...can't wait for it to arrive. I plan on running mine with an FP45 and F45 as Santa Fe did in the later years. Hope it will look as good as your lash-up.

Re: Kato El Capitan - Steamtrains - 12-25-2009

Mike...You made my day with that video..!! One of the primary reasons I model the NM area is to allow me to run a Super Chief consist. I've only got the A-B engines right now, but will add the passenger cars as time & $$'s permit...

Have yourself a very Merry Christmas.... Thumbsup

Re: Kato El Capitan - Fifer - 12-25-2009

Good for you Herc!!
Gus , Thanks , I hope you are able to get a set . It is a great looking train. I just had to have it . Now if IM releases the cab forward all I ever wanted in N Scale will have been produced.
Never thought I would see a NYC M497 Jet Car!!!

Mike