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ETA: February 2027
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KATO GE ES44AC Canadian National #1776 "Screaming Eagle"

This N scale KATO GE ES44AC represents Canadian National #1776 "Screaming Eagle", one of CN's America250 commemorative locomotives. The prototype carries a striking red, white and blue patriotic livery centred around a bald eagle motif.

The model is based on KATO's proven GE ES44AC platform and is suitable for modern North American freight layouts, collectors of special liveries and anyone wanting a very visible contemporary CN locomotive.

Version: Analogue DC model - DCC friendly where applicable.

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 the analogue DC model.

Prototype background

Canadian National unveiled two special GE ES44AC locomotives for the America250 celebrations. No. 1776 uses the Screaming Eagle design, while sister unit No. 2026 carries the Air Force One-inspired livery.