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 Keysto
ne Corridors. Built by Siemens and
based on the
EuroSprinter European electric locomotive design, the Cities
S
printer is nonetheless a unique model to North America
and is built
entirely in the United States. The Prototype, en
tering service as of February
2014, is meant to pull as many
as 18 Amfleet cars at speeds of up to 125
miles per hour!
This release will be of a brand new tooling electric Locomotive
f
rom Kato in N scale as well as a brand new passenger
car release! The
Amfleet I, similar to Kato’s previously released
Amfleet II, will replicate
the prototype’s distinctive
inside bearing trucks and body shape, while
the ACS-64 is b
eing built from the ground up to maximize pulling power
and smooth running. Featuring all new molding and detailing
, designed with
assistance from both Siemens and Amtrak,
the ACS-64 will have drop-in DCC
compatibility, directional
lighting, adjustable pantographs, and a seamless,
modern
look!
Click
here for an advisory
about lighting kit installation with DCC. 
