Introduction

Kato 137-3003 N Scale Siemens ACS-64 Electric Locomotive Amtrak 648

The ACS-64, also known as the “Amtrak Cities Sprinter”, is Amtrak’s replacement of the aging AEM-7 and HHP-8 electric locomotives for operation in the Northeast and Keystone Corridors. Built by Siemens and based on the EuroSprinter European electric locomotive design, the Cities Sprinter is nonetheless a unique model to North America and is built entirely in the United States. The prototype, entering service as of February 2014, is meant to pull as many as 18 Amfleet cars at speeds of up to 125 miles per hour.

Features prototypically accurate detailing, pantographs and 5-pole motor with dual brass flywheels plus working headlights and lighted numberboards.

Part Numbers: 381-1373003 1373003 137-3003

NOTE: Road number may vary from picture shown.