Bring modern Evolution Series power to your N scale layout with the Kato GE ES44AC "GEVO" decorated for the Florida East Coast in its sharp red, yellow, and black livery as #801. Modeling one of GE's Tier 2 road units in service across North America since 2003, this standard DC release is DCC-ready with a drop-in decoder board, so you can run it on analog today and upgrade to command control or sound whenever you're ready.
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Is this locomotive DCC equipped?
No — it ships as a standard DC (analog) model, but it is DCC-ready with a drop-in board. Add a TCS K1D4, Digitrax DN163K1C, or ESU LokSound 5 micro decoder to run it under DCC (the ESU option also adds sound).
What couplers does it come with?
It uses Kato's knuckle couplers, mounted at the correct height to connect with other Kato and most knuckle-equipped N scale rolling stock.
What era is this locomotive appropriate for?
The GE Evolution Series entered service in 2003, so Florida East Coast #801 is right at home on modern-era (2000s to present) freight consists.
Will it run on my track?
Yes — the wheels are profiled for Code 55 and larger rail, so it operates reliably on Kato Unitrack and other mainstream N scale track systems.
