Kato 176-8528 | EMD SD70ACe with Nose Headlight – Standard DC – Union Pacific #8962 (Flag) | N Scale

Bring the power of Union Pacific to your N scale layout with the Kato EMD SD70ACe, decorated as UP #8962 in the iconic Armour Yellow and gray “flag” scheme. This nose-headlight version captures EMD’s 4,300-horsepower modern road diesel, and like every Kato locomotive it pairs a smooth, powerful drive with crisp factory decoration. It runs on standard DC right out of the box and is DCC-ready — just swap in a decoder when you are ready to go digital.

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• Powerful five-pole motor with dual brass flywheels, all-wheel drive and all-wheel electrical pickup for smooth, reliable running.
• Directional LED headlights including the prototype-correct nose-mounted headlight, plus illuminated, preprinted number boards.
• DCC-ready — the factory lighting board swaps out for a drop-in decoder (sold separately) whenever you want DCC operation. No sound.
• Heavy die-cast metal chassis for excellent traction and pulling power.
• Prototype-accurate HTSC trucks, five-chime air horn, and crisp molding of the angular SD70ACe nose and high dynamic brake.
• Body-mounted Kato magnetic knuckle couplers; runs on Code 55 and larger rail.
• Scale: N Scale (1:160)

Is this locomotive DCC equipped?
No — it is DCC-ready. It runs on standard DC out of the box, and you can replace the factory lighting board with a drop-in decoder for DCC operation. It does not include sound.

What is the minimum curve radius?
Because of its six-axle configuration, the SD70ACe runs best on curves of 11" (282 mm) radius or larger.

What couplers does it use?
It comes with body-mounted Kato magnetic knuckle couplers, compatible with most knuckle-style N scale couplers.

Which road number is this?
This is Union Pacific #8962 in the Armour Yellow and gray scheme with the United States flag emblem on the long hood.