Kato N Scale Kansas City Southern Ex BNSF C44-9W #4401 - DCC - KAT1763520DCC

KATO N Scale C44-9W Kansas City Southern #4401 ex-BNSF – Factory DCC / Non-Sound

Add modern freight power to your N scale railroad with the highly detailed KATO C44-9W Kansas City Southern #4401 ex-BNSF. Featuring Kansas City Southern markings on former BNSF power, this locomotive captures the look of patched and secondhand road units commonly seen across North American freight railroads.

This locomotive comes equipped with factory-installed DCC and no sound, making it fully compatible with DCC-equipped N scale layouts right out of the box. The non-sound configuration is ideal for operators who prefer quieter operation or want the flexibility to install their own custom sound decoder later.

Modern GE Freight Power

The GE C44-9W, also known as the Dash 9-44CW, became one of the most successful modern freight locomotives ever produced. Known for its reliability, high horsepower, and strong road performance, the C44-9W hauled intermodal traffic, manifest freight, grain trains, and heavy unit trains across North America.

Kansas City Southern operated a number of former BNSF locomotives in patched and repainted service, making ex-BNSF units like #4401 a realistic addition to modern freight consists. This model features accurate paint application, crisp lettering, realistic detailing, and the smooth operation hobbyists expect from KATO locomotives.

Features

• Factory-installed DCC decoder
• Non-sound configuration
• Authentic Kansas City Southern ex-BNSF paint scheme
• Road number #4401
• Modern GE C44-9W / Dash 9-44CW locomotive
• Smooth KATO drive mechanism
• Powerful motor with dual flywheels
• Directional LED headlights
• All-wheel electrical pickup
• Blackened metal wheels
• KATO magnetic knuckle couplers installed
• Excellent pulling power and low-speed operation
• Detailed modern diesel locomotive body tooling

Perfect For

• Kansas City Southern themed layouts
• Modern-era freight operations
• DCC-equipped N scale railroads
• Intermodal and manifest freight trains
• N scale diesel locomotive collections
• Modern freight consists and operations

Whether you are building a modern freight roster or expanding your collection of N scale model trains, the KATO C44-9W #4401 delivers dependable performance and realistic modern diesel detail for your railroad.

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