{"product_id":"kat1763518dcc","title":"Kato N Scale BNSF GE C44-9W #796 - DCC - KAT1763518DCC","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKato N Scale GE C44-9W BNSF #796 Swoosh – DCC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/kato\"\u003eKato\u003c\/a\u003e, this locomotive is ideal for intermodal service, manifest freight trains, and modern BNSF diesel consists.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nEquipped 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 \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 contemporary freight operations and multiple-unit diesel lashups.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eContemporary BNSF Freight Service\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nKato 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 \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 realistic freight train 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 #796 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 priority freight service or expanding a modern 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 contemporary 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#796\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":51901746544926,"sku":"KAT1763518DCC","price":169.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/6789\/3534\/files\/176-3518-BNSF-Rd-796-scaled-2-1140x758_36e0d681-c6f2-4cb6-9440-83b83bd5a0d5.jpg?v=1779846421","url":"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/products\/kat1763518dcc","provider":"Train Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}