Kato N Scale BNSF GE C44-9W #700 - DCC - KAT1763517DCC

Kato N Scale GE C44-9W BNSF #700 Swoosh – DCC

The Kato 176-3517 GE C44-9W Dash 9 in BNSF #700 Swoosh paint scheme delivers dependable digital operation and highly detailed modern freight locomotive realism for N Scale railroaders. Built with the smooth performance and precision engineering modelers expect from Kato, this locomotive is ideal for contemporary intermodal service, manifest freight operations, and modern BNSF diesel consists.

Equipped for DCC operation, this locomotive features excellent slow-speed control, all-wheel electrical pickup, and reliable performance for digitally controlled layouts. As part of the growing lineup of Kato N Scale locomotives, this Dash 9 is a strong addition to modern freight fleets and multiple-unit diesel lashups.

Modern BNSF Freight Power

The GE C44-9W became one of the defining freight locomotives of the late 1990s and early 2000s, serving major Class I railroads throughout North America in intermodal, grain, merchandise, and unit train service. BNSF extensively operated these locomotives across its western network, making the Dash 9 a staple of modern freight railroading.

Kato accurately recreates the wide-cab Dash 9 appearance while featuring BNSF #700 in the recognizable Heritage II “Swoosh” paint scheme. This locomotive pairs naturally with additional Kato GE Dash 9 locomotives and contemporary Kato N Scale rolling stock for prototypical freight operations.

Features

• N Scale GE C44-9W diesel locomotive
• BNSF Railway #700 in Heritage II Swoosh paint scheme
• DCC operation
• Smooth five-pole motor performance
• All-wheel electrical pickup
• Directional headlights
• Illuminated ditch lights and number boards
• Blackened metal wheels for enhanced realism
• Excellent low-speed control for realistic operation
• Compatible with Kato N Scale Unitrack layouts

Perfect For

• Modern BNSF freight layouts
• Digital command control operations
• Intermodal and manifest freight trains
• N Scale contemporary railroading
• Modern diesel locomotive consists

Whether leading stack trains across a busy mainline or expanding a contemporary diesel fleet, this locomotive is an excellent addition to any Kato N Scale railroad focused on realistic modern freight operations.

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