---
product_id: 659256686
title: "Kato 126-0401"
brand: "kato"
price: "AED 1456"
currency: AED
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Kato"
url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/659256686-kato-126-0401
store_origin: AE
region: United Arab Emirates
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# Illuminated headlight & number boards N Scale precision model DCC friendly drop-in design Kato 126-0401

**Brand:** kato
**Price:** AED 1456
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚂 Own the rails with precision and power — don’t let your layout miss this iconic Union Pacific legend!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kato 126-0401 by kato
- **How much does it cost?** AED 1456 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/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

- • **Compact Turning Radius:** Navigate tight 11" ground-level and 15" viaduct curves with ease, perfect for space-conscious setups.
- • **Dynamic Traction Control:** Special cross-braced shock absorbers maximize grip for smooth, stutter-free runs even on tight curves.
- • **Authentic Illuminated Details:** Headlight and locomotive number boards light up, adding immersive realism to your display.
- • **Precision N Scale Engineering:** Experience ultra-realistic 1:160 scale detail that fits perfectly in any modern layout.
- • **Ready-to-Run with DCC Compatibility:** Plug-and-play design lets you upgrade to digital command control effortlessly.

## Overview

The Kato 126-0401 FEF-3 Union Pacific steam locomotive is a meticulously crafted N Scale model featuring metal construction, illuminated details, and advanced shock absorbers for superior traction. Designed for easy DCC upgrades and tight-radius track compatibility, it delivers smooth, quiet operation ideal for serious collectors and model railroad enthusiasts.

## 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 | 4.0 out of 5 stars 39 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 | 295 g |
| 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 |
| Power Source | Track-Powered |
| 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.

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*Last updated: 2026-07-10*