{"product_id":"kato-176-8528-emd-sd70ace-union-pacific-8962-flag-n-scale","title":"Kato 176-8528 | EMD SD70ACe with Nose Headlight – Standard DC – Union Pacific #8962 (Flag) | N Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBring 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.\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\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePowerful five-pole motor with dual brass flywheels, all-wheel drive and all-wheel electrical pickup for smooth, reliable running.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDirectional LED headlights including the prototype-correct nose-mounted headlight, plus illuminated, preprinted number boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDCC-ready — the factory lighting board swaps out for a drop-in decoder (sold separately) whenever you want DCC operation. No sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast metal chassis for excellent traction and pulling power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrototype-accurate HTSC trucks, five-chime air horn, and crisp molding of the angular SD70ACe nose and high dynamic brake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBody-mounted Kato magnetic knuckle couplers; runs on Code 55 and larger rail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: N Scale (1:160)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \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;\"\u003e176-8528\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 Scale (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;\"\u003eUnion Pacific\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;\"\u003e8962\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\u003eDCC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDCC-Ready (No Sound)\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;\"\u003e11\" (282 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;\"\u003e4949727690056\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this locomotive DCC equipped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the minimum curve radius?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause of its six-axle configuration, the SD70ACe runs best on curves of 11\" (282 mm) radius or larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat couplers does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt comes with body-mounted Kato magnetic knuckle couplers, compatible with most knuckle-style N scale couplers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich road number is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is Union Pacific #8962 in the Armour Yellow and gray scheme with the United States flag emblem on the long hood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47447503044863,"sku":"381-1768528","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/kato-emd-sd70ace-nose-headlight-union-pacific-9041-n-scale-model-train.jpg?v=1762591809","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/kato-176-8528-emd-sd70ace-union-pacific-8962-flag-n-scale","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}