{"product_id":"kato-176-8967-ge-es44ac-gevo-standard-dc","title":"Kato 176-8967 | GE ES44AC GEVO - Union Pacific #7777 - DC | N Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kato 176-8967 brings the GE Evolution Series ES44AC GEVO diesel locomotive to your N scale layout in Union Pacific livery as road #7777. This standard DC version is built around Kato's smooth-running five-pole motor with dual brass flywheels and is 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\/locomotives\/scale-n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eN Scale Locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/diesel-locomotives\/scale-n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eN Diesel Locomotives\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 illuminated, preprinted numberboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated ditch lights for prototype-correct lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKato magnetic knuckle couplers (compatible with Microtrains)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop-in DCC compatible with TCS K1D4, Digitrax DN163K1C, and ESU 58741 LokSound 5 micro decoders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum 9 3\/4\" turning radius\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;\"\u003e176-8967\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;\"\u003e7777\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\u003eDCC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDCC Ready (Standard DC operation out of the box)\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 (Post-2005, Tier 2 emissions era)\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;\"\u003e4949727703237\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\u003eIs this a DCC-equipped locomotive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This is the Standard DC analog version. It's drop-in DCC compatible — pop in a TCS K1D4, Digitrax DN163K1C, or ESU 58741 LokSound 5 micro decoder to convert it to DCC (or DCC + sound).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the minimum radius this locomotive can handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9 3\/4 inches. It runs comfortably on standard Kato Unitrack and most layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the couplers work with Microtrains?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Kato's magnetic knuckle couplers mate reliably with Microtrains and other knuckle-type couplers in N scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat era does this locomotive fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModern era — the GE Evolution Series began production in 2005 to meet EPA Tier 2 emissions standards and is still in active service on Class I railroads today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48206924382463,"sku":"381-1768967","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/7777r.jpg?v=1777127845","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/kato-176-8967-ge-es44ac-gevo-standard-dc","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}