--- product_id: 659256686 title: "Kato 126-0401" brand: "kato" price: "SAR 1476" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Kato" url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/659256686-kato-126-0401 store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Illuminated headlight & number boards N Scale precision model Special cross-braced shock absorbers Kato 126-0401 **Brand:** kato **Price:** SAR 1476 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚂 Own the rails with precision and style—don’t let your layout miss this iconic powerhouse! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kato 126-0401 by kato - **How much does it cost?** SAR 1476 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/659256686-kato-126-0401) ## Best For - kato enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kato brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Smooth Operator:** Experience ultra-smooth, quiet crawling with zero stutter or stall—perfect for detailed layouts. - • **DCC-Ready Flexibility:** DCC-friendly design allows seamless digital command control upgrades for the tech-savvy modeler. - • **Authentic Illumination:** Realistic illuminated headlights and number boards bring your Union Pacific FEF-3 to life. - • **Compact Turning Radius:** Tight 11" minimum radius on ground level track—ideal for space-conscious setups. - • **Ready-to-Run Excellence:** All detail parts installed; no assembly needed—just drop it on your track and go. ## Overview The Kato 126-0401 N Scale Union Pacific FEF-3 steam locomotive is a highly detailed, ready-to-run model featuring special cross-braced shock absorbers for maximum traction, illuminated headlights and number boards, and a DCC-friendly design for easy digital upgrades. With a compact turning radius and premium metal construction, it’s engineered for smooth, quiet operation on your N Gauge layout. ## Description N Gauge Kato Steam Locomotive Class Fef 4-8-4 GS4 Union Pacific - N Gauge Review: Good quality bad quality control - Recieved brand new in box as advertised but kept derailing at the corners Review: A fine locomotive. - Been running my FEF-3 on a temporary Unitrack layout for a few weeks now. Just a great locomotive. Very smooth and quiet, and can crawl along very slowly with no stuttering or stalling. Detail and quality is up to the typical Kato high standard. A fine addition to my growing N Gauge collection. ## Features - Warning:Not suitable for children under 14 years. For use under adult supervision - Warning:Only for domestic use - N Scale - Special cross-braced shock absorbers equalize the pressure on the locomotive drivers to maximize traction - Illuminated headlight and locomotive number boards - DCC friendly design, allowing for easy drop-in installation of DCC. All detail parts installed and ready-to-run - 11" (282mm) minimum turning radius on ground level track, 15" (381mm) minimum turning radius on Viaduct track. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00QSNYW48 | | Age Range Description | Kid | | Age range (description) | Kid | | Brand | Kato | | Brand Name | Kato | | Collection Name | All | | Colour | Multicolor | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 38 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04949727662282 | | Included Components | Magnetic trip pin, N Scale FEF-3 Locomotive, Optional double heading coupler attachment | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Is Electric | No | | Item Dimensions | 21.6 x 1.9 x 3.2 centimetres | | Item Weight | 0.65 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Kato | | Manufacturer Part Number | 126-0401 | | Material | Metal | | Material Type | Metal | | Maximum Age Recommendation | 1188.00 | | Minimum Age Recommendation | 168.00 | | Model Name | FEF-3 | | Model Number | 126-0401 | | Model Year | 1944 | | Model name | FEF-3 | | Occasion | Anniversary, Wedding | | Other Special Features of the Product | Portable | | Product Style | Modern | | Scale | N Gauge | | Size | N Scale | | Subject Character | Union Pacific FEF-3 #8444 | | Theme | train | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Colour:** Multicolour - **Brand:** Kato - **Theme:** train - **Material:** Metal - **Style:** Modern - **Mounting type:** Tabletop - **Cartoon character:** Union Pacific FEF-3 #8444 - **Finish type:** Polished - **Included components:** Magnetic trip pin, N Scale FEF-3 Locomotive, Optional double heading coupler attachment - **Item weight:** 295 g ## Images ![Kato 126-0401 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71QVYG+3YlL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Are you able to remove the deflectors? i would think this would look much better without them. thanks!** A: The Smoke Deflectors AKA "Elephant Ears" on the U.P., are seperate detail parts, so they can be removed. The smokebox sides are detsiled behind them, however, you'll have to Kitbash or make your own running board details up to extend the running boards past the point where they stop. **Q: Just to be on the safe side, is this an N Scale Train?** A: Yes, N (1:160) scale. **Q: What is the actual length of the engine unit in inches? I runs some tight turns and I'm usually sticking with 4 or 4 1/2 inch locomotives. Thank you!** A: The actual locomotive length is approximately 8", but even with the articulated wheel-sets on the tender, these are lanky engines that are best served with wide radius curves. To quote Kato, "The FEF-3 locomotives are designed for 11" (282mm) Minimum turning radius on ground level track, 15" (381mm) Minimum turning radius on Viaduct track". And they are very picky about the quality of the track-work, if you're running Kato Unitrack or Code 55, they will be happy campers. But like Kato's Alco PA-1 models, these engines will sniff out bad joints or marginal track-work and derail. **Q: Is this assembled or is this a kit?** A: It is factory assembled and ready to run. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐ Good quality bad quality control *by L***A on 6 June 2026* Recieved brand new in box as advertised but kept derailing at the corners ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fine locomotive. *by R***. on 24 January 2026* Been running my FEF-3 on a temporary Unitrack layout for a few weeks now. Just a great locomotive. Very smooth and quiet, and can crawl along very slowly with no stuttering or stalling. Detail and quality is up to the typical Kato high standard. A fine addition to my growing N Gauge collection. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very nice locomotive *by D***S on 22 September 2019* Took me four tries to get this on the track correctly as there are five sets of wheels. It has a smooth motor and can run very slowly which is neat. It's running right now behind me using a Kato M2 track set just laying on a rug. I can only attach two cars without the third or fourth derailing, due to the rug I assume, but this train easily pulls all seven cars in the Kato UP excursion set. Reverse works perfectly. All is good. The front four wheels are held by a weak spring which is disconcerting but I'm not going to worry until a problem develops. SInce this is expensive, I should say Spark Deals shipped very quickly and it arrived in fine shape. ## Frequently Bought Together - Kato USA Model Train Products 1260401 N Scale Union Pacific FEF-3 Steam Locomotive Train 844 - Kato USA Model Train Products N Scale Union Pacific Water Tender 2-Car Set - Kato USA Model Train Products N Scale Union Pacific Excursion Train 7-Car Set --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/659256686-kato-126-0401](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/659256686-kato-126-0401) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-07-04*