HO Scale North American Locomotives

April 8th, 2010

We regret to inform you that Kato USA unfortunately must cancel the production of items 37-6627 and 37-6628 (The HO scale C&NW “Dynamic Duo” locomotives) and the associated “Sound and DCC equipped” models.

When it was conceived, the project was intended to use the molds from our original release of the HO C44-9W, which had the correct walkway with low ditch lights and would have only needed minor retooling to accurately represent these locomotives. However these molds have irreparably been damaged, and with the only alternative being the use of the newer high mount ditch light shells, we did not feel we could make a model at a level of quality or accuracy that would satisfy HO modelers.

We understand and share your disappointment at this cancellation. We at Kato USA are looking to improve and increase our production of HO products in the future so that we can continue to support the HO market.

We hope that you can accept our sincerest apologies in this matter.

Regards,
The Staff of Kato USA