{"product_id":"kat1768968dcc","title":"Kato N Scale GE ES44AC GEVO CPKC #8737 DCC – KAT1768968DCC","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKato N Scale GE ES44AC GEVO CPKC #8737 DCC Diesel Locomotive – 176-8968-DCC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBring modern North American freight railroading to your layout with the \u003cstrong\u003eKato N Scale GE ES44AC GEVO Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) #8737 DCC Diesel Locomotive (176-8968-DCC)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring contemporary CPKC railroad markings, this highly detailed N Scale (1:160) locomotive recreates General Electric's powerful Evolution Series ES44AC, a six-axle diesel-electric locomotive designed for demanding mainline freight service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with \u003cstrong\u003efactory-installed Digital Command Control (DCC), a precision five-pole Kato motor, dual brass flywheels, directional LED headlights, illuminated number boards, ditch lights, and magnetic knuckle couplers\u003c\/strong\u003e, this GEVO locomotive combines realistic detailing with smooth digital operating performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis configuration is supplied with factory-installed DCC for use on compatible digital command control layouts. It does not include factory-installed sound, making it an excellent choice for model railroaders who prefer digitally controlled locomotive operation without onboard audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCanadian Pacific Kansas City #8737 – Contemporary CPKC Freight Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCanadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) was established in April 2023 following the combination of Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern. This historic merger created the first single-line railroad network connecting Canada, the United States, and Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, CPKC serves agricultural regions, manufacturing centers, intermodal terminals, automotive facilities, and major international trade gateways. Its extensive freight operations include grain, automotive shipments, intermodal containers, energy products, and mixed merchandise traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCPKC #8737 GE ES44AC\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the modern six-axle diesel power associated with contemporary freight operations. Kato's N Scale reproduction features CPKC markings and the distinctive GE Evolution Series body design, making it a natural addition to layouts representing today's North American railroad network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eModelers can use CPKC #8737 to lead heavy intermodal trains, grain movements, mixed freight consists, or modern merchandise trains while recreating realistic Canadian Pacific Kansas City operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGE ES44AC GEVO – 4,400 Horsepower Evolution Series Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe GE ES44AC is part of General Electric's Evolution Series, a family of diesel-electric locomotives developed to meet increasingly stringent emissions requirements while maintaining the horsepower and tractive effort necessary for heavy freight service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe prototype ES44AC features a \u003cstrong\u003eGEVO-12 twelve-cylinder diesel engine producing approximately 4,400 horsepower\u003c\/strong\u003e. Introduced during the mid-2000s, the Evolution Series was designed to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Tier 2 locomotive emissions requirements while improving fuel efficiency compared with earlier diesel locomotive generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES44AC uses alternating-current traction motors to provide strong adhesion and pulling capability. Its distinctive oversized rear radiator section, dual-fan cooling arrangement, and modern wide-cab body make the GEVO one of the most recognizable locomotive designs in contemporary North American freight railroading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKato captures these recognizable GEVO features in N Scale with carefully reproduced body details, realistic proportions, and railroad-specific markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFactory-Installed DCC for Digital Model Railroad Operation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKato 176-8968-DCC CPKC ES44AC #8737\u003c\/strong\u003e includes a factory-installed DCC decoder, allowing operation on compatible Digital Command Control systems without the need to purchase and install a separate decoder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDCC operation provides independent digital control of locomotive speed and direction, allowing multiple locomotives to operate on the same model railroad layout under separate addresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a compatible DCC system, modelers can configure locomotive addressing, adjust decoder-supported operating characteristics, and create multiple-unit consists for realistic freight train operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory-installed decoder makes this locomotive a convenient option for model railroaders who want digital operation without undertaking a separate decoder installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the factory-installed DCC version without sound. The standard DC and DCC\/Sound versions are separate configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrecision Five-Pole Kato Motor with Dual Brass Flywheels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKato's GE ES44AC mechanism features a \u003cstrong\u003efive-pole motor paired with dual brass flywheels\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to provide smooth acceleration, consistent low-speed performance, and dependable operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dual-flywheel drivetrain helps maintain smooth movement through speed changes, making the locomotive suitable for realistic freight train operation and multiple-unit diesel consists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether hauling intermodal equipment, covered hoppers, tank cars, autoracks, or mixed merchandise trains, the Kato ES44AC delivers the mechanical performance expected from the manufacturer's N Scale diesel locomotive lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDirectional LED Headlights, Illuminated Number Boards, and Ditch Lights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKato equips this GE ES44AC with detailed lighting features that enhance its appearance during operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirectional LED Headlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide locomotive illumination according to direction of travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIlluminated Number Boards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preprinted number boards feature lighting for additional prototype-inspired detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIlluminated Ditch Lights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reproduce the distinctive front-end lighting arrangement found on modern North American freight locomotives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese lighting features complement the locomotive's detailed GEVO body and Canadian Pacific Kansas City markings, making it an attractive addition to modern freight yards, industrial districts, and mainline railroad scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed GEVO Body and Kato Magnetic Knuckle Couplers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKato's ES44AC captures the distinctive appearance of General Electric's Evolution Series locomotives, including the modern wide cab, enlarged rear radiator section, six-axle truck arrangement, and railroad-specific exterior details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe locomotive features \u003cstrong\u003eKato magnetic knuckle couplers\u003c\/strong\u003e for coupling with compatible N Scale freight cars and locomotives, making it suitable for assembling realistic contemporary freight trains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKato N Scale ES44AC CPKC #8737 DCC Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed N Scale (1:160) GE ES44AC Evolution Series diesel locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) railroad markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocomotive road number 8737\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed DCC decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital speed and direction control on compatible DCC systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision five-pole Kato motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual brass flywheels for smooth operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional LED headlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated, preprinted number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKato magnetic knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed GE Evolution Series locomotive body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRailroad-specific exterior detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive oversized GEVO radiator section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix-axle C-C locomotive configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for contemporary North American freight operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo factory-installed sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild a Modern CPKC Freight Locomotive Fleet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kato CPKC ES44AC #8737 DCC locomotive is an excellent choice for model railroaders recreating contemporary freight operations across the Canadian Pacific Kansas City network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair this GEVO with modern intermodal cars, grain hoppers, tank cars, autoracks, and mixed merchandise equipment to reproduce realistic freight movements through classification yards, industrial districts, and mainline corridors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor additional locomotive power, combine CPKC #8737 with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kat1768956dcc\"\u003eKato CPKC ES44AC #4805 DCC Locomotive\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kat1768957dcc\"\u003eKato CPKC ES44AC #9375 DCC Locomotive\u003c\/a\u003e to represent the multiple-unit diesel consists commonly used on heavy North American freight trains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore More Kato N Scale GEVO Locomotives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpand your modern locomotive roster with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kato-n-scale-gevos\"\u003eKato N Scale GEVO Locomotives Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, featuring GE Evolution Series locomotives representing major North American railroads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for another control configuration of CPKC #8737? Explore the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kat1768968\"\u003eKato CPKC #8737 ES44AC DC Locomotive\u003c\/a\u003e or browse our GEVO collection for additional DCC and DCC\/Sound models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more locomotives, passenger trains, and rolling stock in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kato\"\u003eKato Model Trains Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our complete selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trains\"\u003eModel Trains and Railroad Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e at Fusion Scale Hobbies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kato USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176-8968-DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e KAT1768968DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e N Scale (1:160)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRailroad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8737\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocomotive Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e GE ES44AC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocomotive Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e GE Evolution Series (GEVO)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype Horsepower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4,400 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype Engine:\u003c\/strong\u003e GEVO-12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheel Arrangement:\u003c\/strong\u003e C-C (Six Axles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory-Installed DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Sound:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five-Pole Kato Motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlywheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual Brass Flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Directional LED Headlights, Illuminated Number Boards, and Ditch Lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCouplers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kato Magnetic Knuckle Couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Kato 176-8968-DCC factory equipped with DCC?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This configuration includes a factory-installed DCC decoder for operation on compatible Digital Command Control systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the Kato CPKC #8737 DCC locomotive include sound?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Kato 176-8968-DCC is the factory-installed DCC version without sound. The separately available 176-8968-S configuration includes DCC\/Sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between Kato 176-8968 and 176-8968-DCC?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 176-8968 is the standard DC version with a DCC-ready mechanism. The 176-8968-DCC includes a factory-installed DCC decoder. Both represent CPKC GE ES44AC locomotive #8737.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this locomotive feature illuminated ditch lights?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Kato equips the GE ES44AC with illuminated ditch lights, directional LED headlights, and illuminated preprinted number boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is a GE ES44AC GEVO locomotive?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GE ES44AC is a six-axle, 4,400-horsepower diesel-electric locomotive from General Electric's Evolution Series. It features a GEVO-12 diesel engine and AC traction motors designed for efficient heavy freight operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan this locomotive operate with other DCC-equipped GEVO locomotives?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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