Kato 176-3520 N Scale GE C44-9W ex-BNSF KCS 4401 - DC RC Air Road Number: 1361

Road Number: 1361

outdrives and diff shafts before driving in wet conditions

Work on the right of way never ends and the Nickel Plate Road certainly took pride in keeping theirs in top shape

many of these cars wear colorful schemes featuring large logos which helps them stand out in a train alongside older autorack designs

Kato 176-3520 N Scale GE C44-9W ex-BNSF KCS 4401 - DC RC Air Road Number: 1361Kato 176 3520 N Scale GE C44 9W ex BNSF KCS 4401 DC The headliner of GEs 1993 freight locomotive line was the 6 motor, 4400hp C44 9W Dash 9. Slightly longer than its predecessors at 73 feet, 2 inches, the C44 9W used a new HiAd, bolsterless low weight truck that was designed for better grip on the rails no matter the weather. A split cooling system lowered engine temperatures and fuel consumption as well, granting these locomotives a longer operation