Kato 176-3520 N Scale GE C44-9W ex-BNSF KCS 4401 - DC Keep Alive Machined aluminum construction

Machined aluminum construction

Coarse Stucco sheet

Leading the way

aggressive-looking design and trim scheme

Kato 176-3520 N Scale GE C44-9W ex-BNSF KCS 4401 - DC Keep Alive Machined aluminum constructionKato 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