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product_id: 10760374
title: "Kato USA Model Train Products 1260401 N Scale Union Pacific FEF-3 Steam Locomotive Train 844"
brand: "kato"
price: "€ 435.74"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Kato"
url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/10760374-kato-usa-model-train-products-1260401-n-scale-union-pacific
store_origin: SK
region: Slovakia
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# Illuminated headlight & number boards N Scale precision modeling Cross-braced shock absorbers for max traction Kato USA Model Train Products 1260401 N Scale Union Pacific FEF-3 Steam Locomotive Train 844

**Brand:** kato
**Price:** € 435.74
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚂 Own the rails with the iconic Union Pacific FEF-3 — where heritage meets high-tech precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kato USA Model Train Products 1260401 N Scale Union Pacific FEF-3 Steam Locomotive Train 844 by kato
- **How much does it cost?** € 435.74 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/10760374-kato-usa-model-train-products-1260401-n-scale-union-pacific)

## 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

- • **Tight Corner Mastery:** Articulated 'Centipede' tender flexes seamlessly for sharp turns
- • **Slow & Smooth Operation:** Coreless motor enables ultra-low starting voltage for realistic creeping speeds
- • **Unmatched Traction System:** Cross-braced shock absorbers ensure smooth, powerful grip on rails
- • **DCC-Ready for Custom Control:** Easily upgrade with drop-in DCC for next-level digital operation
- • **Precision N Scale Engineering:** Authentic 1:160 scale for detailed, space-savvy layouts

## Overview

The Kato USA N Scale Union Pacific FEF-3 Steam Locomotive #844 is a meticulously crafted 1:160 scale model featuring advanced cross-braced shock absorbers for maximum traction, illuminated headlights and number boards, and a DCC-friendly design for easy digital upgrades. Its coreless motor allows for ultra-smooth slow speeds, while the articulated tender enables navigation of tight curves, making it a standout choice for serious model railroaders seeking both authenticity and performance.

## Description

The Union Pacific FEF (Four Eight Four), along with the GS-4 is easily one of the most recognizable US steam prototypes still in operation today. The FEF-3 series of steam locomotives was delivered in 1944 and were the last, and some of the largest, steam locomotives delivered for use by the Union Pacific. Operated solely by the Union Pacific, the FEF's (were intended primarily to be passenger locomotives but the UP's large fleet of available diesels meant that the FEF's were put to work in secondary passenger and fast freight service. 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 locomotive a high torque, high traction grip that ensures constant and consistent pressure spread across the primary drivers. Another benefit of the coreless motor system is that the locomotive will have an extremely low starting voltage, giving the locomotive slow creeping speeds that will allow modelers to appreciate the complex arrangement of moving side rods that make steam operation so exciting. Other features, such as the locomotive's unique "Centipede" style tender being fitted with special articulation mechanisms that appear seamless when observed but will bend and flex to allow the locomotive to navigate tighter corners than should otherwise be possible! Model Features Illuminated headlight and locomotive numberboards. The FEF tender does not have operational lights, but lighting kits are available for the special Water Tender cars (sold separately) DCC friendly design, allowing for easy drop-in installation of DCC. 11" (282mm) Minimum turning radius on ground level track, 15" (381mm) Minimum turning radius on Viaduct track.

Review: Good runner. - Runs great, grandson loves it.
Review: Kato 844 Steamer - This train runs slowly and smoothly and does not derail or jitter when running very slow. We recently returned the big boy version from KATO because it worked intermittently and continually derailed.

## Features

- 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 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #164,631 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #7,804 in Hobby Remote & App Controlled Vehicles & Parts |
| Brand | Kato |
| Cartoon Character | Union Pacific FEF-3 #8444 |
| Collection Name | All |
| Color | Multicolour |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (34) |
| Date First Available | December 9, 2014 |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04949727662282 |
| Included Components | Magnetic trip pin, N Scale FEF-3 Locomotive, Optional double heading coupler attachment |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 10.4 ounces |
| Item model number | 126-0401 |
| Manufacturer | Kato Trains |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
| Material | Plastic |
| Mounting Type | Tabletop |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Care Instructions | Wipe Clean |
| Product Dimensions | 8.5 x 0.75 x 1.25 inches |
| Style | Modern |
| Theme | train |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Kato
- **Color:** Multicolour
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Style:** Modern
- **Theme:** train

## Images

![Kato USA Model Train Products 1260401 N Scale Union Pacific FEF-3 Steam Locomotive Train 844 - 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 runner.
*by J***Y on December 27, 2025*

Runs great, grandson loves it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kato 844 Steamer
*by D***D on March 11, 2025*

This train runs slowly and smoothly and does not derail or jitter when running very slow. We recently returned the big boy version from KATO because it worked intermittently and continually derailed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Locomotive
*by A***M on January 19, 2025*

It’s nicely detailed, Lots of pulling power at a great price, Kato Locomotives run very smooth.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-03*