Kato N AC4400 Chicago North Western #8820

The AC4400CW is an AC traction variation of its sister locomotive, the C44-9W Dash 9. Both locomotives share a similar body design, though the AC4400CW features a large box on the rear left of the operator cab where the inverter banks and traction circuitry can be found. These GE-built locomotives had bolsterless, low-weight HiAd trucks that were designed for improved traction, and were also equipped with a split cooling system to lower engineer temperatures and fuel consumption. The Chicago & Northwestern operated a number of these engines prior to their being added to the UP roster starting in the early 2000's.

Model features:

"Operation Lifesaver" paint scheme

Prototype details: Low Mount Numberboards and Beveled Cab design

Directional headlights with illuminated ditchlights and numberboards

Powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup and blackened wheels

DCC Friendly mechanism (Does Not Included DCC)