{"product_id":"kat1768970s","title":"Kato N Scale GE ES44AC GEVO Canadian National CN #2828 DCC\/Sound – KAT1768970S","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKato N Scale GE ES44AC GEVO Canadian National CN #2828 DCC\/Sound Diesel Locomotive – 176-8970-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) #2828 DCC\/Sound Diesel Locomotive (176-8970-S)\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 distinctive black, red, and white paint scheme with prominent CN graphics and website markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with \u003cstrong\u003efactory-installed DCC\/Sound, 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 detailed modern diesel styling with dependable digital operation and realistic locomotive audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the standard DC and DCC-only configurations, the Kato 176-8970-S includes factory-installed DCC\/Sound, allowing model railroaders to enjoy digital locomotive control and sound-equipped operation without performing a separate decoder and speaker installation.\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 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 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 extensive network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCanadian National GE ES44AC #2828\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the modern diesel locomotive power associated with contemporary CN freight service. Its distinctive Canadian National graphics and GE Evolution Series body design make it an excellent choice for Canadian and American N Scale model railroad 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 #2828 provides 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, commonly known as the \u003cstrong\u003eGEVO\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 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 diesel locomotive designs in contemporary North American railroading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKato captures these recognizable 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\u003eFactory-Installed DCC\/Sound with ESU LokSound Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKato 176-8970-S Canadian National ES44AC #2828\u003c\/strong\u003e is equipped with factory-installed DCC\/Sound for digital locomotive control and realistic diesel sound operation on compatible Digital Command Control systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sound-equipped version uses \u003cstrong\u003eESU LokSound technology\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing an immersive operating experience with diesel locomotive sound effects, horn, bell, and additional decoder-supported audio functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a compatible DCC system, model railroaders can independently control locomotive speed and direction, activate supported sound functions, configure locomotive addressing, and adjust available decoder settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRealistic sound enhances the experience of operating heavy freight trains, whether the locomotive is idling in a classification yard, accelerating onto the mainline, or hauling a long train through a contemporary railroad scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the DCC\/Sound system is factory installed, no separate decoder or speaker installation is necessary to enjoy sound-equipped operation.\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 #2828 are separate products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrecision Five-Pole Kato Motor with Dual Brass Flywheels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the Kato N Scale GE ES44AC is 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 delivers 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 Canadian National ES44AC #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 realistic 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\u003eCombined with factory-installed DCC\/Sound, these lighting features contribute to an immersive operating experience on compatible N Scale digital layouts.\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\u003eThe combination of detailed exterior construction, smooth-running mechanical components, and factory-installed DCC\/Sound makes Canadian National #2828 an excellent choice for modern diesel locomotive collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKato N Scale GE ES44AC CN #2828 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) 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\/Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESU LokSound sound technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital locomotive control and integrated sound operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic diesel engine, horn, and bell sound capabilities\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\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\/Sound 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\/kat1768969s\"\u003eKato Canadian National ES44AC #2816 DCC\/Sound 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\/kat1768970dcc\"\u003eKato CN #2828 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 176-8970-S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e KAT1768970S\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\/Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e ESU LokSound\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 176-8970-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 #2828 ES44AC require a separate sound decoder installation?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 176-8970-S configuration comes factory equipped with DCC\/Sound, so a separate sound decoder and speaker installation is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat sound technology does Kato use for the CN #2828 DCC\/Sound locomotive?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sound-equipped configuration uses ESU LokSound technology to provide digitally controlled locomotive sound effects.\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\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 Canadian National #2816?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Kato CN #2828 and CN #2816 DCC\/Sound 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-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":50993980899584,"sku":"KAT1768970S","price":215.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/KAT1768970S.jpg?v=1794507000","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/kat1768970s","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}