Kato 176-7044-DCC | GE AC4400CW - DCC - CSX #111 | N Scale

GE's AC4400CW became one of the most widely used modern diesel locomotives in North America, and Kato brings CSX #111 to N Scale with DCC onboard and the classic YN1 gray, blue, and yellow livery. This low-numberboard variant captures the look of CSX's early AC4400CW fleet with sharp paint, crisp lettering, and Kato's renowned smooth drive system — a great addition to any modern-era freight consist.

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• Kato mechanism with flywheel-equipped motor and all-wheel drive for smooth, quiet operation at all speeds
• Directional LED headlights with golden-white illumination
• Factory-installed DCC decoder for easy integration with any NMRA-compatible DCC system
• Knuckle couplers and blackened low-profile wheelsets
• Accurate CSX YN1 paint scheme with sharp road number and herald printing
• Scale: N (1:160)

Does this locomotive include sound?
No, this model comes with a DCC decoder for motor and lighting control only. You can add an aftermarket sound decoder if desired, though space is limited in N Scale shells.

What DCC system does this work with?
The factory-installed decoder is NMRA-compatible and works with any standard DCC system including Digitrax, NCE, MRC, and others.

What era does this model represent?
The GE AC4400CW in CSX YN1 livery represents the modern era, roughly mid-1990s to present. It pairs well with any contemporary CSX freight consist.

Is this the same as the 176-7044 (non-DCC) version?
The locomotive body and details are identical. The -DCC version comes with a factory-installed DCC decoder, while the standard version is DC analog only (DCC-ready with a drop-in decoder socket).