KATO is a leading Japanese model railroad manufacturer. KATO is specialist in different Japanese and US precision railroad models. During our cooperation with KATO we have produced several German model trains and locomotives. KATO models are precision railroad models possessing high levels of quality and craftsmanship.

Additionally KATO produce also German models in cooperation with NOCH. The latest model of this cooperation is the ETA 176. In 1998 we released the N scale model BR 86. The next model was the VT 18 / BR 175 in H0 and N scale that was awarded “Model of the year 1999”.

Visit the homepage of KATO U.S.A. to see the high level of quality of their models. KATO and NOCH cooperate on the German market. Together they design and release interesting German railroad models.

The KATO slogan “Precision Railroad Models” is not a hollow promise but an accurate description of this Japanese brand. Due to their high level of quality, performance and technology KATO have attained a strong reputation on the international model railroad market. KATO models get more and more popular particularly in the USA. But the number of the KATO fans is increasing steadily also in Germany. For that reason NOCH import and distribute the excellent KATO models made in Japan.