Kato USA, Inc. N GE ES44DC Locomotive CSX Boxcar #5329 KAT1768949 N Locomotives

The GE Transportation Systems has produced the ES Evolution Series of locomotives, which are designed to meet the U.S. EPA's Tier 2 locomotive emissions standards that took effect in 2005. These Evolution Series locomotives are equipped with AC traction motors and are powered by a newly designed GEVO12 12-cylinder engine that generates the same power as the 16-cylinder AC4400CW, but with lower emissions and greater fuel efficiency. The locomotive also features a redesigned air-to-air dual-fan heat exchanger, which gives it its distinct oversized radiator, a common spotting feature for these new locomotives.

While the AC version has proven to be the overall most popular iteration of the GEVO, several railroads, including the BNSF Railway, Canadian National, and CSX, have opted to use the DC versions of these engines. The C4 is a variant of the ES44AC, using an A1A-A1A wheel arrangement with an idler axle in the center of each truck, as opposed to the all-wheel power of its ES44AC counterparts. This configuration provides the engines with the stability benefits of a six-axle truck while reducing the number of traction motors from 6 to 4.

The N-scale model of the GE ES44DC features multiple body styles to reflect different as-delivered railroad specifications. It is powered by a powerful five-pole KATO motor with dual brass flywheels, ensuring smooth and efficient operation. The model also boasts a directional headlight, illuminated and pre-printed number boards, and illuminated ditch lights. Additionally, it is equipped with a Kato magnetic knuckle coupler, making it compatible with the Train Control Systems K1D4 and Digitrax DN163K1C DCC systems.

The GE ES44DC model is crafted in N-scale, with a scale of 1:160. It is graded as C10 Mint-NEW and is made of plastic. The model is designed to represent the CSX railroad and is a vintage product from the year 2026, suitable for both boys and girls interested in transportation-themed toys.

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