{"product_id":"kat1768970dcc","title":"Kato N Scale GE ES44AC GEVO Canadian National CN #2828 DCC – KAT1768970DCC","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKato N Scale GE ES44AC GEVO Canadian National CN #2828 DCC Diesel Locomotive – 176-8970-DCC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBring modern Canadian National freight railroading to life with the \u003cstrong\u003eKato N Scale GE ES44AC GEVO Canadian National (CN) #2828 DCC Diesel Locomotive (176-8970-DCC)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This highly detailed N Scale (1:160) model recreates General Electric's powerful Evolution Series ES44AC diesel-electric locomotive, featuring Canadian National's recognizable black, red, and white paint scheme with prominent CN graphics and website markings.\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\u003eThe Kato 176-8970-DCC is supplied with a factory-installed DCC decoder, allowing operation on compatible Digital Command Control layouts without requiring a separate decoder installation. This is the \u003cstrong\u003eDCC version without factory-installed sound\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for model railroaders who prefer digital locomotive control without onboard audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCanadian National #2828 – Modern CN Freight Power\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, manufacturing centers, automotive facilities, and intermodal terminals across North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCN transports a diverse range of freight, including intermodal containers, grain, lumber, forest products, automotive shipments, petroleum products, chemicals, and mixed merchandise traffic. Powerful six-axle locomotives such as the GE ES44AC are well suited for the heavy freight operations found throughout this network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCanadian National GE ES44AC #2828\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the modern diesel locomotives associated with contemporary CN freight service. Its distinctive Canadian National graphics and GE Evolution Series body design make it an excellent choice for modern 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, and other contemporary 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 known as the \u003cstrong\u003eGEVO\u003c\/strong\u003e, a family of diesel-electric locomotives introduced during the mid-2000s to meet increasingly stringent emissions requirements 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. The Evolution Series was developed to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Tier 2 locomotive emissions standards 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 for demanding freight operations. Its distinctive enlarged rear radiator section, redesigned 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 characteristic GE Evolution Series features in N Scale with realistic proportions, detailed bodywork, and railroad-specific exterior configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFactory-Installed DCC for Digital Model Railroad Operation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKato 176-8970-DCC Canadian National ES44AC #2828\u003c\/strong\u003e includes a factory-installed DCC decoder, allowing model railroaders to operate the locomotive on compatible Digital Command Control systems without purchasing and installing 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 supported decoder settings, and create multiple-unit consists for realistic freight train operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory-installed decoder makes this version an excellent choice for model railroaders who want Kato's dependable locomotive mechanism with digital control already installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This locomotive includes factory-installed DCC without sound. The standard DC and DCC\/Sound configurations are separate products.\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 features a \u003cstrong\u003eprecision five-pole motor paired with dual brass flywheels\u003c\/strong\u003e, engineered to provide 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 changes in speed, making this GEVO well suited for realistic freight train operations 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 provides the reliable 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 #2828 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 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 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 associated with 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\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 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\u003ch3\u003eKato N Scale GE ES44AC CN #2828 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 National Railway (CN) railroad markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocomotive road number 2828\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian National black, red, and white paint scheme with website markings\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 Canadian and 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 Canadian National Freight Locomotive Fleet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kato Canadian National ES44AC #2828 DCC locomotive 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 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 #2828 with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kat1768969dcc\"\u003eKato Canadian National ES44AC #2816 DCC Locomotive\u003c\/a\u003e to recreate the multiple-unit diesel consists commonly used on heavy North American freight trains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible DCC-equipped locomotives can be configured for coordinated multiple-unit operation using appropriate decoder settings and DCC system functions.\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\/kat1768970\"\u003eKato CN #2828 ES44AC DC Locomotive\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kat1768970s\"\u003eKato CN #2828 ES44AC DCC\/Sound 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 176-8970-DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e KAT1768970DCC\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\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\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-DCC factory equipped with DCC?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This locomotive includes a factory-installed DCC decoder for operation on compatible Digital Command Control systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Kato 176-8970-DCC include sound?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is the factory-installed DCC version without sound. The separately available 176-8970-S configuration includes DCC\/Sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between Kato 176-8970 and 176-8970-DCC?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 176-8970 is the standard DC version with a DCC-ready mechanism. The 176-8970-DCC includes a factory-installed DCC decoder. Both represent Canadian National GE ES44AC locomotive #2828.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this locomotive have illuminated ditch lights?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Kato equips this 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 GEVO-12 diesel engine and AC traction motors for efficient heavy freight operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan this locomotive operate with Canadian National #2816?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Kato CN #2828 and CN #2816 DCC-equipped locomotives can be configured for multiple-unit operation using compatible DCC systems and appropriate decoder settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat scale is Kato 176-8970-DCC?\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":50993957961984,"sku":"KAT1768970DCC","price":152.95,"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\/kat1768970dcc","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}