{"product_id":"kato-176-8966-ge-es44ac-gevo-standard-dc","title":"Kato 176-8966 | GE ES44AC GEVO - Union Pacific #5454 - DC | N Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kato 176-8966 brings the GE Evolution Series ES44AC GEVO diesel locomotive to your N scale layout in Union Pacific livery as road #5454. This standard DC version features Kato's smooth-running five-pole motor with dual brass flywheels, directional LED headlights, and a finely-detailed body decked out in the Armour Yellow with US Flag and Building America heritage scheme. It's drop-in DCC-ready, giving you a powerful prototype-faithful UP roadster that's an easy upgrade path into sound and DCC later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more N scale Union Pacific power? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/n-scale-locomotives\"\u003eN Scale Locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/n-scale-diesel-locomotives\"\u003eN Diesel Locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKato\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItem Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e176-8966\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN (1:160)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnion Pacific (Armour Yellow \/ Building America)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5454\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocomotive Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiesel (GE ES44AC GEVO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC (DCC-ready)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModern (2003–present)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Curve Radius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 3\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-pole motor with dual brass flywheels for smooth, slow-speed operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional LED headlights and ditch lights for prototypical lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed shell with separately applied grab irons, MU hoses, and windshield wipers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel profiles compatible with Code 55 and larger rail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop-in DCC-ready: swap the lighting board for any Kato-compatible decoder for sound + DCC operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKato magnetic knuckle couplers fitted at both ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Union Pacific Armour Yellow paint scheme with US Flag and Building America graphics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this locomotive DCC-equipped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it ships as a Standard DC analog locomotive. It's drop-in DCC-ready, meaning you can swap the lighting board for a Kato-compatible DCC decoder (sold separately) without any major modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the minimum curve radius?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9 3\/4\" minimum, so it'll handle Kato Unitrack R249 and larger curves comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this run on Code 55 track?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the wheel profile is compatible with Code 55 and larger rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat era does this represent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModern era, 2003 to present. The ES44AC GEVO is a Tier 2 emissions-compliant locomotive that's still in active service across UP's network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48206788624639,"sku":"381-1768966","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/5454-1.jpg?v=1777134059","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/kato-176-8966-ge-es44ac-gevo-standard-dc","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}