{"product_id":"kat1763517dcc","title":"Kato N Scale BNSF GE C44-9W #700 - DCC - KAT1763517DCC","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKato N Scale GE C44-9W BNSF #700 Swoosh – DCC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/kato\"\u003eKato\u003c\/a\u003e, this locomotive is ideal for contemporary intermodal service, manifest freight operations, and modern BNSF diesel consists.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nEquipped 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/kato-n-scale-locomotives\"\u003eKato N Scale locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e, this Dash 9 is a strong addition to modern freight fleets and multiple-unit diesel lashups.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eModern BNSF Freight Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nKato 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/kato-ge-dash-9-locomotives\"\u003eKato GE Dash 9 locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e and contemporary \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/kato-n-scale-rolling-stock\"\u003eKato N Scale rolling stock\u003c\/a\u003e for prototypical freight operations.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eN Scale GE C44-9W diesel locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBNSF Railway #700 in Heritage II Swoosh paint scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth five-pole motor performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional headlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated ditch lights and number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackened metal wheels for enhanced realism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent low-speed control for realistic operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/kato-n-scale-unitrack\"\u003eKato N Scale Unitrack\u003c\/a\u003e layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern BNSF freight layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital command control operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermodal and manifest freight trains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eN Scale contemporary railroading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern diesel locomotive consists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWhether leading stack trains across a busy mainline or expanding a contemporary diesel fleet, this locomotive is an excellent addition to any \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/kato-n-scale\"\u003eKato N Scale\u003c\/a\u003e railroad focused on realistic modern freight operations.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKato\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN Scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRailroad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBNSF Railway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocomotive Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE C44-9W Dash 9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDCC Equipped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Sound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51901743366430,"sku":"KAT1763517DCC","price":169.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/6789\/3534\/files\/176-3517-BNSF-Rd-700-scaled-2-1140x758_329edfc1-cb4d-44e0-97aa-b2de11ad7a67.jpg?v=1779846261","url":"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/products\/kat1763517dcc","provider":"Train Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}