Kato 176-3514 N Scale BNSF/Heritage II C44-9W Diesel Locomotive #4972 – Model Train Junction: Quality Parts and Art Supplies

Here is a Kato 176-3514 N Scale BNSF/Heritage II C44-9W Diesel Locomotive #4972. The headliner of GEs 1993 freight locomotive line was the 6 motor, 4400hp C44-9W Dash 9. Slightly longer than its predecessors at 73 feet, 2 inches, the C44-9W used a new HiAd, bolsterless low-weight truck that was designed for better grip on the rails no matter the weather. A split cooling system lowered engine temperatures and fuel consumption as well, granting these locomotives a longer operation life and lower overhead costs. The Chicago & North Western railroad, long since incorporated into the Union Pacific, lives on to this day in the form of C44-9W #8646 and #8701, the last surviving locomotives still to bear their original C&NW colors. These two locomotives are a favorite of C&NW followers, and Kato is proud to announce their production in both N and HO Scales in a limited run to pay homage to these long-lasting locomotives. Model Features: DCC friendly mechanism, Directional headlights with illuminated ditchlights and numberboards, Powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup and blackened wheels, Drop in DCC compatible with the Digitrax DN163K1B or Train Control Systems K1D4.

Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)

Manufacturer: Kato
Model Number: 176-3514
Road Name: Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF)

Scale/Era: N Scale
Model Type: Diesel Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is P11591892.

Trainz Product Id: 11591892