{"product_id":"kato-176-8965-ge-es44ac-gevo-standard-dc","title":"Kato 176-8965 | GE ES44AC GEVO Diesel - Union Pacific #5395 Nose Flag - DC | N Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Kato 176-8965 is an N scale GE ES44AC GEVO (Evolution Series) diesel locomotive painted and decorated for Union Pacific #5395 in the modern Armour Yellow with gray scheme and the patriotic Nose Flag detail. The ES44AC has been in service from coast to coast since 2003, and Kato's model captures it with prototypically accurate details, fine paint, and Kato's renowned smooth, quiet drivetrain. This is the Standard DC version — DCC-ready for an easy decoder swap when you're ready.\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 Trains \u0026amp; Track\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/track-tools-accessories\/scale-n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eN 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\u003eFive-pole motor with dual flywheels and Kato's low-friction split-frame drivetrain for smooth, quiet operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDirectional LED headlights and ditch lights — powered from a PC board mounted on top of the chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDCC ready — drop-in compatible with TCS K1D4, Digitrax DN163K1C, and ESU LokSound 5 micro decoders (sold separately).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHighly detailed body with as-built phase details and pre-installed factory-painted crew figures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKato magnetic knuckle couplers mounted at both ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWheel profiles operate on Code 55 and larger rail.\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 USA\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;\"\u003e176-8965\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;\"\u003eUnion Pacific (UP)\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;\"\u003e5395 (Nose Flag)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaint Scheme\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2020s Armour Yellow \/ Gray with American Flag on nose\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 — GE ES44AC GEVO (Evolution Series)\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;\"\u003eDCC Ready — Standard DC operation\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–present)\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\" (does not run well on tighter curves)\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  \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 is DCC ready — installation requires removing the lighting board and dropping in a compatible decoder (TCS K1D4, Digitrax DN163K1C, or ESU LokSound 5 micro). The factory does not pre-install a decoder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the minimum curve radius?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11 inch minimum. The locomotive does not run reliably on curves tighter than 11\" due to its long wheelbase, so plan your layout accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Nose Flag\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt refers to the small American flag decal applied to the front nose of the locomotive — a patriotic detail Union Pacific has applied to portions of its modern fleet. This 5395 model is delivered with that nose flag detail factory-applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work on Code 55 track?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Wheel profiles are designed for Code 55 and larger rail, so it will operate cleanly on Atlas Code 55, Peco Code 55, Kato UNITRACK Code 80, and similar mainline N track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48206786724095,"sku":"176-8965","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/image_21d084c9-eaa7-4895-979b-e972a6424ccc.jpg?v=1771701074","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/kato-176-8965-ge-es44ac-gevo-standard-dc","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}