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ETA: March 2027
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KATO GE ES44AC Canadian National #2026 "Air Force One"

This N scale KATO GE ES44AC represents Canadian National #2026 "Air Force One", one of CN's America250 commemorative locomotives. The prototype carries a distinctive blue, white and polished-metal inspired scheme taking its cues from the presidential aircraft.

The model uses KATO's established GE ES44AC mechanism and is well suited to modern North American intermodal, manifest and mixed freight operation.

Version: DCC-fitted model.

Key features and details

• 1:160 / N scale model of a Canadian National GE ES44AC diesel locomotive.
• Special America250 commemorative livery.
• Powerful five-pole KATO motor with dual brass flywheels.
• Directional LED headlight, illuminated pre-printed number boards and operating ditch lights.
• KATO magnetic knuckle couplers.
• GE ES44AC / GEVO prototype - a 4,400 hp Evolution Series freight locomotive type widely used across North America.
• Drop-in DCC compatible on analogue versions, with TCS K1D4, Digitrax DN163K1C and ESU LokSound 5 Micro Direct commonly referenced for this platform.

This version is supplied DCC-fitted.

Prototype background

Canadian National unveiled the America250 pair for its U.S. operations in 2026. No. 2026 celebrates American technological achievement through an Air Force One-inspired appearance, paired with the military-heritage themed #1776 Screaming Eagle unit.