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Kato 176-8946 | GE ES44AC GEVO - Standard DC - Florida East Coast #801 (red, yellow, black) | N Scale
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Add DCC sound to this locomotive
No in-stock sound decoder for the Kato drop-in board right now. Ask us and we'll find one.
All GE Diesel sound decoders · Which decoder fits depends on this model's plug and the space inside the shell. Not sure? Ask us before you order.
Description
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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- 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)
| 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 |
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.
Specifications
| Scale | N Scale |
|---|---|
| Road name | Florida East Coast |
| Type | Diesel Locomotive |
| Engine style | ES44AC |
| Control | DC Only / DCC Ready |
| Sound | GE Diesel |
| Era | Modern |
| TCA grading | C-10 Mint—Brand New |
| Manufacturer | Kato |
| Part # | 381-1768946 |