{"product_id":"kat1763520dcc","title":"Kato N Scale Kansas City Southern Ex BNSF C44-9W #4401 - DCC - KAT1763520DCC","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKATO N Scale C44-9W Kansas City Southern #4401 ex-BNSF – Factory DCC \/ Non-Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAdd modern freight power to your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/kato-n-scale-model-trains\"\u003eN scale railroad\u003c\/a\u003e with the highly detailed \u003cstrong\u003eKATO C44-9W Kansas City Southern #4401 ex-BNSF\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis locomotive comes equipped with \u003cstrong\u003efactory-installed DCC and no sound\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it fully compatible with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/kato-n-scale-dcc-locomotives\"\u003eDCC-equipped N scale layouts\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eModern GE Freight Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nKansas 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/kato\"\u003eKATO locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed DCC decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-sound configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Kansas City Southern ex-BNSF paint scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad number #4401\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern GE C44-9W \/ Dash 9-44CW locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth KATO drive mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional LED headlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackened metal wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKATO magnetic knuckle couplers installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent pulling power and low-speed operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed modern diesel locomotive body tooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansas City Southern themed layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern-era freight operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC-equipped N scale railroads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermodal and manifest freight trains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eN scale diesel locomotive collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern freight consists and operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWhether you are building a modern freight roster or expanding your collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/trains\"\u003eN scale model trains\u003c\/a\u003e, the KATO C44-9W #4401 delivers dependable performance and realistic modern diesel detail for your railroad.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKATO USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN Scale \/ 1:160\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRailroad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKansas City Southern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4401\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocomotive Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE C44-9W \/ Dash 9-44CW Diesel Locomotive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory Installed DCC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo Sound \/ Non-Sound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48744878833920,"sku":"KAT1763520DCC","price":169.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/176-3520-KCS-Rd-4401-scaled-2.jpg?v=1779238499","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/kat1763520dcc","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}