{"product_id":"kat1768969","title":"Kato N Scale GE ES44AC GEVO Canadian National CN #2816 DC – KAT1768969","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKato N Scale GE ES44AC GEVO Canadian National CN #2816 DC Diesel Locomotive – 176-8969\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBring the power of modern Canadian freight railroading to your model railroad with the \u003cstrong\u003eKato N Scale GE ES44AC GEVO Canadian National (CN) #2816 DC Diesel Locomotive (176-8969)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This highly detailed N Scale (1:160) locomotive represents General Electric's powerful Evolution Series ES44AC, featuring Canadian National's recognizable black, red, and white paint scheme with CN lettering and website markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong\u003estandard DC operation\u003c\/strong\u003e, this ready-to-run locomotive combines Kato's precision five-pole motor, dual brass flywheels, directional LED headlights, illuminated number boards, illuminated ditch lights, and magnetic knuckle couplers. Its DCC-ready mechanism also allows installation of a compatible drop-in decoder for modelers transitioning to Digital Command Control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're modeling contemporary Canadian National freight operations, assembling a modern GEVO locomotive fleet, or expanding your N Scale diesel roster, Kato's CN #2816 offers detailed appearance and dependable operating performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCanadian National #2816 – Modern CN Freight Locomotive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCanadian National Railway, commonly known as CN, operates an extensive freight railroad network connecting Canada's Atlantic and Pacific coasts with major markets throughout the United States. Its system serves ports, agricultural regions, industrial centers, automotive facilities, and intermodal terminals across North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCN's freight operations include intermodal containers, grain, lumber, forest products, automotive shipments, energy products, and mixed merchandise traffic. Powerful six-axle diesel locomotives such as the GE ES44AC are well suited for the heavy freight trains operating across this extensive network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCanadian National #2816\u003c\/strong\u003e features CN's recognizable black, red, and white appearance, including prominent CN graphics and website lettering. This distinctive paint scheme makes the locomotive an excellent addition to contemporary Canadian and American N Scale freight layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eModelers can use CN #2816 to represent modern mainline freight operations, heavy merchandise trains, intermodal service, and multiple-unit locomotive consists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGE ES44AC Evolution Series – 4,400 Horsepower GEVO 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 needed for heavy mainline 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 standards while providing improved fuel efficiency compared with earlier locomotive generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES44AC uses alternating-current traction motors to deliver strong adhesion and pulling capability for demanding freight operations. Its distinctive enlarged 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 railroading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKato captures these recognizable features in N Scale with a detailed locomotive body, realistic proportions, and railroad-specific exterior configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePowerful Kato Five-Pole Motor with Dual Brass Flywheels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kato N Scale GE ES44AC CN #2816 features a \u003cstrong\u003eprecision five-pole motor with dual brass flywheels\u003c\/strong\u003e, engineered for smooth acceleration, dependable low-speed performance, and consistent operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dual-flywheel drivetrain helps maintain smooth locomotive movement through speed changes, making this GEVO suitable for realistic freight train operation and multiple-locomotive consists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether hauling modern intermodal equipment, covered hoppers, tank cars, autoracks, or mixed merchandise trains, the Kato ES44AC provides the reliable mechanical performance associated with Kato'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 the GE ES44AC Canadian National #2816 with detailed lighting features designed to enhance the locomotive's appearance during operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirectional LED Headlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide locomotive illumination appropriate to the direction of travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIlluminated Number Boards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preprinted locomotive number boards feature illumination for realistic identification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIlluminated Ditch Lights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reproduce the distinctive front-end lighting arrangement associated with modern North American freight locomotives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese features complement the model's detailed GEVO body and Canadian National railroad markings, making it suitable for modern freight yards, industrial districts, and mainline railroad scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStandard DC Operation with Drop-In DCC Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKato 176-8969 Canadian National ES44AC #2816\u003c\/strong\u003e is supplied for conventional DC operation, making it suitable for model railroaders using traditional analog power packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe locomotive is also \u003cstrong\u003eDCC ready\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing conversion to Digital Command Control using a compatible drop-in decoder. Kato identifies the following decoder options for its ES44AC mechanism:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrain Control Systems TCS K1D4\u003c\/strong\u003e – Compatible drop-in DCC decoder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigitrax DN163K1C\u003c\/strong\u003e – Compatible drop-in DCC decoder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESU 58741 LokSound 5 Micro DCC Direct Kato USA\u003c\/strong\u003e – Compatible sound-decoder option, with additional components and installation required for sound operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis flexibility makes the locomotive an excellent choice for modelers who currently operate DC layouts but may eventually transition to DCC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the standard DC version. It does not include a factory-installed DCC decoder or sound system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed GEVO Body and Kato Magnetic Knuckle Couplers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKato's ES44AC model captures the distinctive appearance of General Electric's Evolution Series locomotives, including the modern wide cab, enlarged rear radiator section, six-axle truck configuration, and railroad-specific exterior details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe locomotive features \u003cstrong\u003eKato magnetic knuckle couplers\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing coupling with compatible N Scale freight cars and locomotives. This makes it easy to assemble realistic contemporary freight trains using modern rolling stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKato N Scale GE ES44AC CN #2816 DC 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 National Railway (CN) markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocomotive road number 2816\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack, red, and white Canadian National paint scheme with website markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard DC operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC-ready mechanism for compatible drop-in decoder installation\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 Canadian and American freight operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo factory-installed DCC decoder or sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild a Modern Canadian National Freight Locomotive Fleet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kato Canadian National ES44AC #2816 is an excellent choice for model railroaders recreating contemporary CN freight operations across Canada and the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair this GEVO locomotive with modern intermodal cars, grain hoppers, tank cars, autoracks, lumber cars, and mixed merchandise equipment to reproduce realistic freight movements through industrial districts, classification yards, and mainline corridors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor additional locomotive power, combine CN #2816 with other Canadian National GEVO locomotives, including CN #2828, to represent the multiple-unit diesel consists commonly seen on heavy 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 Canadian National, Canadian Pacific Kansas City, Canadian Pacific, and other major North American railroads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for another control configuration of Canadian National #2816? Explore the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kat1768969dcc\"\u003eKato CN #2816 ES44AC DCC Locomotive\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kat1768969s\"\u003eKato CN #2816 ES44AC DCC\/Sound Locomotive\u003c\/a\u003e for factory-equipped digital operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover additional 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 176-8969\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e KAT1768969\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 National Railway (CN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2816\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\u003ePaint Scheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canadian National Black, Red, and White with Website Markings\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 DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDCC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready for Compatible Drop-In Decoder\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 the Kato ES44AC Canadian National #2816 DCC equipped?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Kato 176-8969 is supplied for standard DC operation. The locomotive is DCC ready and accepts compatible drop-in decoders for conversion to Digital Command Control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Kato 176-8969 include factory-installed sound?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This configuration does not include factory-installed sound. A separately available DCC\/Sound configuration is offered as Kato 176-8969-S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat DCC decoders are compatible with Kato 176-8969?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKato identifies the Train Control Systems K1D4, Digitrax DN163K1C, and ESU 58741 LokSound 5 Micro DCC Direct Kato USA as compatible decoder options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this locomotive have illuminated ditch lights?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Kato equips the 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 uses a twelve-cylinder GEVO diesel engine and AC traction motors for efficient, high-tractive-effort freight operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between Kato 176-8969, 176-8969-DCC, and 176-8969-S?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 176-8969 is the standard DC version with a DCC-ready mechanism. The 176-8969-DCC includes factory-installed DCC without sound. The 176-8969-S includes factory-installed DCC\/Sound. All three versions represent Canadian National GE ES44AC locomotive #2816.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat scale is Kato 176-8969?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis locomotive is N Scale (1:160), designed for operation on standard North American N Scale model railroad layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50993876009216,"sku":"KAT1768969","price":83.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/KAT1768969DCC.jpg?v=1794506181","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/kat1768969","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}