Bring modern Evolution Series power to your N scale layout with the Kato GE ES44AC "GEVO" decorated for the Florida East Coast in its sharp red, yellow, and black livery as #801. Modeling one of GE's Tier 2 road units in service across North America since 2003, this standard DC release is DCC-ready with a drop-in decoder board, so you can run it on analog today and upgrade to command control or sound whenever you're ready.
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Features
Powerful five-pole motor with dual brass flywheels for smooth, quiet running and excellent slow-speed control.
Directional LED headlights that automatically change with the direction of travel.
DCC-ready with a drop-in lighting board — compatible with TCS K1D4, Digitrax DN163K1C, and ESU 58741 LokSound 5 micro decoders (sold separately).
Equipped with Kato knuckle couplers, ready to mate with your existing fleet straight out of the box.
Highly detailed, prototype-accurate body shell with crisp Florida East Coast decoration and road number #801.
Metal wheels profiled for reliable operation on Code 55 and larger rail.
Scale: N Scale (1:160)
More Information
Brand
Kato
Item Number
176-8946
Scale
N Scale (1:160)
Road Name
Florida East Coast
Road Number
801
Prototype
GE ES44AC "GEVO" Evolution Series
Locomotive Type
Diesel
DCC
DCC Ready (Standard DC)
Couplers
Kato Knuckle Couplers
Era
Modern (2003–Present)
UPC
4949727686417
Condition
New
FAQ
Is this locomotive DCC equipped?No — it ships as a standard DC (analog) model, but it is DCC-ready with a drop-in board. Add a TCS K1D4, Digitrax DN163K1C, or ESU LokSound 5 micro decoder to run it under DCC (the ESU option also adds sound).
What couplers does it come with?It uses Kato's knuckle couplers, mounted at the correct height to connect with other Kato and most knuckle-equipped N scale rolling stock.
What era is this locomotive appropriate for?The GE Evolution Series entered service in 2003, so Florida East Coast #801 is right at home on modern-era (2000s to present) freight consists.
Will it run on my track?Yes — the wheels are profiled for Code 55 and larger rail, so it operates reliably on Kato Unitrack and other mainstream N scale track systems.
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