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product_id: 10760374
title: "USA Model Train Products 1260401 N Scale Union Pacific FEF-3 Steam Locomotive Train 844"
brand: "kato"
price: "1538.94 DT"
currency: TND
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Kato"
url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/10760374-usa-model-train-products-1260401-n-scale-union-pacific-fef
store_origin: TN
region: Tunisia
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# Illuminated headlight & number boards N Scale precision 1:160 Coreless motor + cross-braced suspension USA Model Train Products 1260401 N Scale Union Pacific FEF-3 Steam Locomotive Train 844

**Brand:** kato
**Price:** 1538.94 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚂 Own the rails with legendary steam power in stunning N Scale precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** USA Model Train Products 1260401 N Scale Union Pacific FEF-3 Steam Locomotive Train 844 by kato
- **How much does it cost?** 1538.94 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/10760374-usa-model-train-products-1260401-n-scale-union-pacific-fef)

## 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

- • **Instant Showstopper:** Illuminated headlight and number boards bring your model to life, day or night.
- • **Tight Corner Mastery:** Unique articulated 'Centipede' tender flexes seamlessly for sharp turns on your layout.
- • **Iconic Steam Power in Miniature:** Faithful 1944 Union Pacific FEF-3 replica with intricate side rods and detailing.
- • **Unmatched Traction & Smoothness:** Cross-braced shock absorbers ensure max grip and silky operation even at slow speeds.
- • **Ready for Digital Command Control:** DCC-friendly design allows effortless drop-in installation for next-level control.

## Overview

The Kato USA N Scale Union Pacific FEF-3 Steam Locomotive (#1260401) is a highly detailed, ready-to-run model replicating the iconic 1944 FEF-3 steam engine. Featuring a coreless motor with cross-braced shock absorbers for superior traction and smooth slow-speed operation, it includes illuminated headlights and number boards for realism. Designed for easy DCC upgrades and equipped with an articulated tender for tight corner navigation, this 1:160 scale locomotive is a must-have for serious model railroaders seeking authentic steam-era charm.

## 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: Very nice Locomotive - Runs just as nice as you would expect from a Kato, nice detail for its size . Looks very nice hanging out with my Big Boy !
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

- 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 | 168 months to 1200 months |
| Battery Description | no batteries required |
| Best Sellers Rank | #198,618 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #10,396 in Hobby Remote & App Controlled Vehicles & Parts |
| Brand Name | Kato |
| Collection Name | All |
| Color | Multicolour |
| Controller Type | DCC |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 43 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04949727662282 |
| Included Components | Magnetic trip pin, N Scale FEF-3 Locomotive, Optional double heading coupler attachment |
| Item Dimensions | 8.5 x 0.75 x 1.25 inches |
| Item Weight | 10.4 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Kato Trains |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1200 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 168 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 126-0401 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 60 day warranty against manufacturer defects |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Name | FEF-3 |
| Model Number | 126-0401 |
| Model Year | 1944 |
| Occasion | Anniversary, Wedding |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Portable |
| Power Source | Track-Powered |
| Product Style | Modern |
| Rail Guage | No |
| Scale | 1:160 |
| Set Name | Kato USA Model Train Products 1260401 |
| Size | N Scale |
| Subject Character | Union Pacific FEF-3 #8444 |
| Theme | train |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

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

## Images

![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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very nice Locomotive
*by T***. on July 26, 2026*

Runs just as nice as you would expect from a Kato, nice detail for its size . Looks very nice hanging out with my Big Boy !

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fine locomotive.
*by R***. on January 24, 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.

### ⭐ Derails very easily
*by A***R on June 10, 2026*

Sold as new. Not sure it is. Packaging not sealed. Derails very easily on even the slightest imperfections. I could not get it to run reliably on my Kato left or right cross overs or the double crossover. Doesn’t like any kind of imperfections. I have the Kato Big Boy too and it runs perfectly on my layout. Maybe I got a bad one. Dunno…

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*Last updated: 2026-08-03*