Model Railroading > Kato N Scale Parts

I am in the process of kitbashing a BNSF SD75M using an Atlas SD60M shell and frame. I was ready to make my own side-frames until Kato released the SD80/90's, so I could use the EMD radial side-frames from them. How should I go about ordering these? Do i have to go via-Kato U.S.A., or are there any mail order/internet/shops that carry these parts? Someone also told me that there is no way to even order parts? All the info is greatly helpful.

Kato sells the parts directly for sure, but the parts for new
models usually take 2-3 months to arrive - after the models do.

Lou

You can order parts directly from Kato. See their Web Site http://www.katousa.com/html/parts.html for details. The SD80/90 parts ARE available now, I just received some!! The trucks for the SD80/90MAC are:
front black part #929221
front grey part #929222
rear black part #929231
rear grey part #929232
All are $12.00 each. They do not sell the side frames, you have to buy the complete truck.

- Steve
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