{"product_id":"kato-176-5518-s-emd-sd80mac-dcc-sound-norfolk-southern-7227-n-scale","title":"Kato 176-5518-S | EMD SD80MAC DCC Sound - Norfolk Southern #7227 | N Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring big horsepower to your N scale layout with the Kato EMD SD80MAC in Norfolk Southern paint, road number 7227. With its massive 5,000-horsepower prime mover, the prototype SD80MAC is one of the heaviest and most powerful single diesels ever built — Norfolk Southern primarily used these units in heavy coal service in the Northeast. This factory-installed DCC Sound model brings that big-engine presence to your layout out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more N scale locomotives? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/trains-track\/scale-n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eN Scale Trains \u0026amp; Track\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/track-tools-accessories\/scale-n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eN Scale Track \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful five-pole Kato motor with dual brass flywheels for smooth, slow-speed operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional headlight and pre-printed white numberboards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed DCC sound decoder with prime-mover, horn, bell, and lighting functions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKato magnetic knuckle couplers compatible with Micro-Trains and other standard N-scale knuckle couplers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed body shell with prototype-accurate Norfolk Southern paint scheme (black, white, dashed sill stripe).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix-axle radial steering trucks for prototypical look and dependable tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: N (1:160)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eKato\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e176-5518-S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eN (1:160)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNorfolk Southern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7227\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocomotive Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDiesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEMD SD80MAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDCC Sound Equipped (factory-installed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Curve Radius\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9-3\/4 in (249 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4949727699967\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this locomotive run on DC?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The factory-installed DCC sound decoder also supports analog DC operation, although sound and lighting features are limited on DC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it run on standard Kato Unitrack curves?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is designed to operate reliably on Kato Unitrack R249 (9-3\/4 in radius) and larger curves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sound functions are included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe factory decoder includes a prototypical EMD prime mover, horn, bell, dynamic brakes, and directional lighting effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat era does this locomotive fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSD80MACs entered service in the mid-1990s and run today, so this model fits the modern era from the late 1990s to present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48098771435775,"sku":"176-5518-S","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/kato-176-5518-emd-sd80mac-norfolk-southern-7227-n-scale-model-locomotive.jpg?v=1743622659","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/kato-176-5518-s-emd-sd80mac-dcc-sound-norfolk-southern-7227-n-scale","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}