{"product_id":"kat1763519","title":"Kato N Scale Kansas City Southern Ex BNSF GE C44-9W #4400 - DC - KAT1763519","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e \u003ch2\u003eKato N Scale GE C44-9W KCS #4400 ex-BNSF – DC\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e The Kato 176-3519 GE C44-9W in Kansas City Southern #4400 paint scheme delivers modern freight locomotive performance with the smooth operation and precision engineering model railroaders expect from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/kato\"\u003eKato\u003c\/a\u003e. Featuring former BNSF heritage patched into KCS service, this locomotive is an excellent addition to contemporary freight layouts, regional interchange operations, and modern diesel locomotive consists. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Designed for DC operation, this locomotive uses Kato’s dependable drive mechanism with all-wheel electrical pickup, smooth low-speed control, and reliable pulling power for long freight trains. As part of the expanding selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/kato-n-scale-dc-locomotives\"\u003eKato N Scale DC locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e, this Dash 9 is also DCC-friendly for hobbyists planning future decoder installations. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eModern Kansas City Southern Freight Operations\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e The GE C44-9W Dash 9 became one of the most successful modern freight locomotives in North America, serving major railroads in intermodal, manifest, grain, and heavy haul operations. Kansas City Southern acquired several former BNSF units, including locomotive #4400, creating distinctive patched and repainted locomotives frequently seen across southern freight corridors. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Kato accurately captures the wide-cab Dash 9 profile and modern freight appearance while replicating KCS #4400 in ex-BNSF service. 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 modern freight train operations. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eN Scale GE C44-9W diesel locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKansas City Southern #4400 ex-BNSF paint scheme\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDC operation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDCC-friendly mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSmooth five-pole motor performance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirectional headlights\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIlluminated ditch lights and number boards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBlackened metal wheels for improved realism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompatible with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/kato-n-scale-unitrack\"\u003eKato N Scale Unitrack\u003c\/a\u003e layouts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eModern KCS freight layouts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContemporary diesel locomotive consists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterchange and regional freight operations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eN Scale modern railroading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollectors of patched and ex-BNSF locomotives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e Whether hauling manifest freight or operating alongside modern Class I power, 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 contemporary freight service and realistic diesel operations. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eKato\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eN Scale\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRailroad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eKansas City Southern\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e#4400\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocomotive Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eGE C44-9W Dash 9\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eDCC Friendly\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eDC\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51897327911198,"sku":"KAT1763519","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/6789\/3534\/files\/4021763519.jpg?v=1779763195","url":"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/products\/kat1763519","provider":"Train Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}