Kato N Scale BNSF GE C44-9W #796 - DCC - KAT1763518DCC

Kato N Scale GE C44-9W BNSF #796 Swoosh – DCC

The Kato 176-3518 GE C44-9W Dash 9 in BNSF #796 Swoosh paint scheme delivers dependable digital operation and modern freight locomotive realism for N Scale railroaders modeling contemporary western railroading. Built with the precision engineering and smooth performance hobbyists expect from Kato, this locomotive is ideal for intermodal service, manifest freight trains, and modern BNSF diesel consists.

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

Contemporary BNSF Freight Service

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

Kato accurately recreates the wide-cab Dash 9 appearance while featuring BNSF #796 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 realistic freight train operations.

Features

• N Scale GE C44-9W diesel locomotive
• BNSF Railway #796 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 priority freight service or expanding a modern diesel fleet, this locomotive is an excellent addition to any Kato N Scale railroad focused on realistic contemporary freight operations.

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