{"product_id":"kat1763519dcc","title":"Kato N Scale Kansas City Southern Ex BNSF GE C44-9W #4400  - DCC - KAT1763519DCC","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKato N Scale GE C44-9W KCS #4400 ex-BNSF – DCC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kato 176-3519 GE C44-9W in Kansas City Southern #4400 ex-BNSF paint scheme delivers smooth digital operation and detailed modern freight realism for N Scale model railroaders. Built with the dependable engineering and precision performance hobbyists expect from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/kato\"\u003eKato\u003c\/a\u003e, this locomotive is ideal for contemporary freight consists, regional interchange operations, and modern diesel lashups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped for DCC operation, this locomotive features excellent low-speed control, all-wheel electrical pickup, and reliable digitally controlled performance for modern layouts. As part of the expanding 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 contemporary freight operations and modern Class I diesel fleets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModern KCS Freight Operations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GE C44-9W Dash 9 became one of the most successful freight locomotives of the late 1990s and early 2000s, serving major railroads throughout North America in intermodal, manifest, grain, and heavy freight service. Kansas City Southern acquired several former BNSF units, creating distinctive ex-BNSF locomotives frequently seen across southern freight corridors and interchange routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKato accurately recreates the wide-cab Dash 9 appearance while featuring 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\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eN Scale GE C44-9W diesel locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKansas City Southern #4400 ex-BNSF 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 improved 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\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern KCS freight layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital command control operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterchange and regional freight service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eN Scale contemporary railroading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of patched and ex-BNSF locomotives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether 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 realistic contemporary freight operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\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\u003eKansas City Southern\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#4400\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\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51901749133598,"sku":"KAT1763519DCC","price":169.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/6789\/3534\/files\/4021763519DCC.jpg?v=1779846593","url":"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/products\/kat1763519dcc","provider":"Train Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}