{"product_id":"kato-176-8964-ge-es44ac-gevo-standard-dc","title":"Kato 176-8964 | GE ES44AC GEVO Standard DC - CSX #5471 | N Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring modern Class I freight power to your N scale layout with this Kato GE ES44AC GEVO in CSX Transportation's classic blue and yellow Boxcar Logo livery as #5471. Based on the prototype that's been in service across North America since 2003, the ES44AC GEVO is a 4,400-horsepower AC-traction freight workhorse — exactly the kind of unit you'd see on the head end of any modern intermodal, coal, or general freight consist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKato's signature smooth, quiet running and tight tolerances are all here: a five-pole motor with dual flywheels, directional LED headlights, all-wheel drive and pickup, blackened low-profile wheels for Code 55 or larger rail, and Kato's reliable knuckle couplers. This is the Standard DC version — DCC-ready by swapping the lighting board for the decoder of your choice (sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more N scale locomotives and rolling stock? 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\/locomotives\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLocomotives\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\u003eHighly detailed body shell with prototype-accurate decoration in CSX blue\/yellow Boxcar Logo as #5471\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-pole motor with dual brass flywheels — smooth, quiet, low-speed-friendly running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive and all-wheel electrical pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional LED headlights and number-board lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackened, low-profile wheels for Code 55, Code 70, or Code 80 rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKato magnetic-knuckle couplers, body-mounted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC-ready: replace the factory lighting board with your preferred decoder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: N (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;\"\u003e176-8964\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\u003ePrototype\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGE ES44AC GEVO\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;\"\u003eCSX Transportation\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;\"\u003e#5471\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlue, Yellow, Boxcar Logo\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 (2003 to present)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandard DC (DCC-ready)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCouplers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eKato magnetic-knuckle, body-mounted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eJapan\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;\"\u003e4949727703206\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 DCC-equipped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, this is the Standard DC version. It's DCC-ready — Kato uses a swappable lighting board so you can drop in your preferred decoder (Digitrax, ESU, TCS, etc.) without hardwiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it run on Code 55 track?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The wheels are low-profile and blackened, so they roll cleanly on Code 55, Code 70, and Code 80 rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have sound?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, this is a non-sound DC version. For sound you'd need a sound-equipped DCC decoder (sold separately) or a different Kato release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat freight does this prototype pull?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe GE ES44AC has been a primary AC-traction freight unit on Class I railroads since 2003 — intermodal, coal, mixed manifest, and unit-train service. CSX uses these system-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48206785642751,"sku":"381-1768964","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/image_3adf4202-0981-417c-82ca-cb82383b93c7.jpg?v=1771700965","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/kato-176-8964-ge-es44ac-gevo-standard-dc","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}