{"product_id":"kat1768970","title":"Kato N Scale GE ES44AC GEVO Canadian National CN #2828 DC – KAT1768970","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKato N Scale GE ES44AC GEVO Canadian National CN #2828 DC Diesel Locomotive – 176-8970\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpand your modern N Scale locomotive roster with the \u003cstrong\u003eKato N Scale GE ES44AC GEVO Canadian National (CN) #2828 DC Diesel Locomotive (176-8970)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring Canadian National railroad markings and the distinctive body design of General Electric's Evolution Series, this highly detailed 1:160 scale model brings contemporary North American freight railroading to your layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong\u003estandard DC operation\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Kato CN #2828 features a precision five-pole motor, dual brass flywheels, directional LED headlights, illuminated number boards, illuminated ditch lights, and Kato magnetic knuckle couplers. The locomotive also features a DCC-ready mechanism that accepts compatible drop-in decoders for modelers interested in upgrading to digital control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're recreating Canadian National mainline operations, assembling a modern GEVO locomotive fleet, or expanding your collection of contemporary diesel locomotives, Kato's CN #2828 offers an excellent combination of prototype-inspired detail and reliable running performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCanadian National #2828 – Modern CN Freight Locomotive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCanadian National Railway, commonly known as CN, operates one of North America's largest freight railroad networks. Connecting Canada's Atlantic and Pacific coasts with major markets throughout the United States, Canadian National serves major ports, agricultural regions, manufacturing centers, automotive facilities, and intermodal terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCN transports a wide range of freight, including grain, forest products, intermodal containers, automotive shipments, petroleum products, chemicals, and general merchandise. Its extensive network requires powerful, dependable locomotives capable of handling long-distance freight movements across varied terrain and operating conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCanadian National GE ES44AC #2828\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the modern six-axle diesel locomotives associated with these demanding freight operations. Featuring CN's recognizable railroad identity and the distinctive GE Evolution Series body, this locomotive is well suited for contemporary Canadian and American N Scale layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eModel railroaders can use CN #2828 to lead intermodal trains, grain movements, mixed merchandise consists, or other modern freight trains while recreating realistic Canadian National 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 belongs to General Electric's Evolution Series, commonly called the \u003cstrong\u003eGEVO\u003c\/strong\u003e, a family of diesel-electric locomotives developed to meet increasingly stringent emissions requirements while maintaining the power and tractive effort needed for heavy freight service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe prototype ES44AC is powered by 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 offering improved fuel efficiency compared with earlier diesel locomotive generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES44AC features alternating-current traction motors, providing strong adhesion and pulling capability for demanding mainline freight service. Its recognizable oversized rear radiator section, redesigned dual-fan cooling arrangement, and modern wide-cab body distinguish the GEVO from earlier GE locomotive designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKato captures these characteristic GE Evolution Series features in N Scale with realistic proportions, carefully reproduced body details, and railroad-specific exterior configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrecision Five-Pole Kato Motor with Dual Brass Flywheels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kato N Scale GE ES44AC CN #2828 features a \u003cstrong\u003epowerful five-pole motor paired with dual brass flywheels\u003c\/strong\u003e, engineered to deliver smooth acceleration, dependable low-speed operation, and consistent performance.\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 operations and multiple-locomotive 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 provides the 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 Canadian National ES44AC #2828 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 locomotive number boards feature lighting for realistic identification.\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 detailed GEVO body and Canadian National markings, making CN #2828 an attractive addition to 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 176-8970 Canadian National ES44AC #2828\u003c\/strong\u003e is supplied for conventional DC operation, making it suitable for layouts powered by traditional analog model railroad 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 several compatible decoder options for this GE 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\u003eNCE N14K1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible drop-in DCC decoder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESU 58741 LokSound 5 Micro:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sound-decoder option for a compatible installation with the necessary sound components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis flexibility makes CN #2828 an excellent choice for modelers currently operating conventional DC layouts who may wish to transition to DCC in the future.\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 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, allowing model railroaders to assemble realistic contemporary freight trains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts detailed body, smooth-running mechanism, and DCC-ready design make Canadian National #2828 an excellent addition to a modern N Scale diesel locomotive collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKato N Scale GE ES44AC CN #2828 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) railroad markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocomotive road number 2828\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 #2828 is an excellent choice for model railroaders recreating contemporary CN freight operations throughout Canada and the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair this 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 #2828 with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kat1768969\"\u003eKato Canadian National ES44AC #2816 DC Locomotive\u003c\/a\u003e to recreate 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 diesel 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 #2828? Explore the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kat1768970dcc\"\u003eKato CN #2828 ES44AC DCC Locomotive\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kat1768970s\"\u003eKato CN #2828 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 176-8970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e KAT1768970\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 2828\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 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 Kato 176-8970 factory equipped with DCC?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Kato 176-8970 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 CN #2828 include factory-installed sound?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This configuration does not include factory-installed sound. A separate DCC\/Sound configuration is available as Kato 176-8970-S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat DCC decoders are compatible with Kato 176-8970?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible drop-in DCC decoder options include the TCS K1D4, Digitrax DN163K1C, and NCE N14K1. An ESU 58741 LokSound 5 Micro decoder may also be used for a compatible sound installation with the necessary additional components.\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 features a GEVO-12 diesel engine and AC traction motors designed for efficient heavy freight operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between Kato 176-8970, 176-8970-DCC, and 176-8970-S?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 176-8970 is the standard DC version with a DCC-ready mechanism. The 176-8970-DCC includes factory-installed DCC without sound. The 176-8970-S includes factory-installed DCC\/Sound. All three versions represent Canadian National GE ES44AC locomotive #2828.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan CN #2828 operate with Canadian National #2816?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both locomotives represent Canadian National GE ES44AC diesels and can be operated together as a multiple-unit consist when their control configurations and operating characteristics are compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat scale is Kato 176-8970?\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":50993946296576,"sku":"KAT1768970","price":83.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/KAT1768970.jpg?v=1794506675","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/kat1768970","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}