{"product_id":"kat1768969s","title":"Kato N Scale GE ES44AC GEVO Canadian National CN #2816 DCC\/Sound – KAT1768969S","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKato N Scale GE ES44AC GEVO Canadian National CN #2816 DCC\/Sound Diesel Locomotive – 176-8969-S\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the power and sound of modern Canadian freight railroading with the \u003cstrong\u003eKato N Scale GE ES44AC GEVO Canadian National (CN) #2816 DCC\/Sound Diesel Locomotive (176-8969-S)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring Canadian National's distinctive black, red, and white paint scheme with prominent CN lettering and website markings, this highly detailed N Scale (1:160) locomotive recreates General Electric's powerful Evolution Series ES44AC diesel-electric locomotive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with \u003cstrong\u003efactory-installed DCC\/Sound, Kato's precision five-pole motor, dual brass flywheels, directional LED headlights, illuminated number boards, illuminated ditch lights, and magnetic knuckle couplers\u003c\/strong\u003e, this sound-equipped GEVO combines detailed modern locomotive styling with dependable digital operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the standard DC and DCC-only configurations, the Kato 176-8969-S comes equipped for digital locomotive control and sound operation, making it an excellent choice for model railroaders seeking a modern Canadian National diesel locomotive with factory-installed sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCanadian National #2816 – Modern CN Freight Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCanadian National Railway, commonly known as CN, operates one of North America's most extensive freight railroad networks. Connecting Canada's Atlantic and Pacific coasts with major markets throughout the United States, CN serves agricultural regions, manufacturing centers, ports, automotive facilities, and intermodal terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCanadian National 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 demanding freight operations found across this extensive network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCanadian National GE ES44AC #2816\u003c\/strong\u003e features the railroad's recognizable black, red, and white appearance, including prominent CN graphics and website lettering. Its modern GEVO body design makes it an excellent addition to contemporary Canadian and American N Scale freight layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether operating on a long-distance intermodal train, hauling grain across the Canadian Prairies, or leading mixed merchandise traffic through an industrial district, CN #2816 offers a realistic representation of modern North American freight locomotive power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGE ES44AC GEVO – 4,400 Horsepower Evolution Series Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe GE ES44AC belongs to General Electric's Evolution Series, a family of diesel-electric locomotives developed to meet increasingly stringent emissions standards while maintaining the horsepower and tractive effort necessary 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 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 deliver strong adhesion and pulling capability. Its distinctive enlarged rear radiator section, dual-fan cooling arrangement, and modern wide-cab body make the GEVO one of the most recognizable diesel locomotive designs in contemporary North American railroading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKato's N Scale reproduction captures these characteristic features with detailed bodywork, realistic proportions, railroad-specific exterior configurations, and carefully applied Canadian National markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFactory-Installed DCC\/Sound for Realistic Diesel Locomotive Operation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKato 176-8969-S Canadian National ES44AC #2816\u003c\/strong\u003e includes factory-installed DCC\/Sound for operation on compatible Digital Command Control model railroad systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDigital Command Control provides independent control of locomotive speed and direction, while the integrated sound system adds realistic diesel locomotive audio to modern freight operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSound-equipped operation enhances the experience of running heavy freight trains, whether the locomotive is idling in a classification yard, accelerating onto the mainline, or hauling a long train across a contemporary railroad layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith DCC\/Sound already installed, model railroaders can enjoy digital locomotive control and sound without performing a separate decoder and speaker installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the factory-equipped DCC\/Sound version. The standard DC and DCC-only configurations of Canadian National #2816 are separate products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrecision Kato Five-Pole Motor with Dual Brass Flywheels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the Kato N Scale GE ES44AC is a \u003cstrong\u003epowerful five-pole motor paired with dual brass flywheels\u003c\/strong\u003e, engineered to provide smooth acceleration, consistent low-speed performance, and dependable operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dual-flywheel drivetrain helps maintain smooth locomotive movement through changes in speed, making this GEVO well suited for realistic freight train operation and digitally controlled multiple-unit consists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether hauling modern intermodal equipment, grain hoppers, tank cars, autoracks, lumber cars, or mixed merchandise trains, the Kato ES44AC delivers the dependable mechanical performance associated with 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 the GE ES44AC Canadian National #2816 with detailed lighting features designed to 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 the direction of travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIlluminated Number Boards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preprinted locomotive number boards feature lighting for realistic identification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIlluminated Ditch Lights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recreate the distinctive front-end lighting arrangement associated with modern North American freight locomotives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese lighting features complement the model's detailed GEVO body and Canadian National 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 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 for coupling with compatible N Scale freight cars and locomotives, allowing modelers to assemble realistic contemporary freight trains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts combination of detailed exterior construction, smooth-running mechanism, and factory-installed DCC\/Sound makes CN #2816 an excellent choice for modern Canadian National locomotive collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKato N Scale GE ES44AC CN #2816 DCC\/Sound 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\u003eFactory-installed DCC\/Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital locomotive control and integrated sound operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision five-pole Kato motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual brass flywheels for smooth performance\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\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 DCC\/Sound locomotive 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 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 recreate the multiple-unit diesel consists commonly seen on heavy North American freight trains. Compatible DCC-equipped locomotives can be configured for coordinated operation using appropriate decoder settings.\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\/kat1768969\"\u003eKato CN #2816 ES44AC DC Locomotive\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kat1768969dcc\"\u003eKato CN #2816 ES44AC DCC Locomotive\u003c\/a\u003e to compare available versions.\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-S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e KAT1768969S\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 Factory-Installed DCC\/Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Sound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\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\u003eDoes Kato 176-8969-S include factory-installed DCC and sound?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This locomotive includes factory-installed DCC\/Sound for digital locomotive control and sound-equipped operation on compatible DCC systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the Kato CN #2816 ES44AC require a separate sound decoder installation?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 176-8969-S configuration comes factory equipped with DCC\/Sound, so a separate sound decoder installation is not required.\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 configurations represent Canadian National GE ES44AC locomotive #2816.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this locomotive feature 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 heavy freight operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan this locomotive operate with other DCC-equipped Canadian National locomotives?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Compatible DCC-equipped locomotives can be configured for multiple-unit consisting using appropriate decoder settings and DCC system functions, allowing modelers to recreate modern Canadian National freight trains powered by multiple locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat scale is Kato 176-8969-S?\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":50993925259520,"sku":"KAT1768969S","price":215.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/KAT1768969S.jpg?v=1794506494","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/kat1768969s","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}