GE ES44AC Loco CN Screaming Eagle 1776

GE ES44AC Loco CN Screaming Eagle 1776

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Honour America's 250th anniversary with the KATO N Scale GE ES44AC Canadian National #1776 "Screaming Eagle". Reproducing one of the most striking contemporary locomotives to operate on the North American rail network, this special edition model captures CN's spectacular America250 commemorative livery, featuring a bold red, white and blue colour scheme with the iconic Screaming Eagle emblem.

Built on KATO's proven GE ES44AC platform, this highly detailed N Scale locomotive delivers the outstanding performance and reliability that KATO is known for. Equipped with directional LED lighting, illuminated ditch lights, a powerful five-pole motor with dual brass flywheels, and DCC-friendly construction, it is ideal for hauling today's intermodal, manifest and mixed freight trains across any modern North American layout.

Perfect for contemporary Canadian National modellers, patriotic locomotive collectors, and fans of special heritage paint schemes, CN #1776 "Screaming Eagle" is destined to become one of the most sought-after modern GEVO releases.

Features:

• Authentic Canadian National #1776 "Screaming Eagle" America250 commemorative paint scheme with intricate prototype detailing.
• Powerful five-pole KATO motor with dual brass flywheels for exceptionally smooth, reliable operation.
• Directional LED headlight, illuminated pre-printed number boards, and operating ditch lights.
• Drop-in DCC compatible with Train Control Systems K1D4, Digitrax DN163K1C, and ESU LokSound 5 Micro Direct decoders

Historical Background

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, Canadian National Railway unveiled two specially painted GE ES44AC locomotives for its extensive U.S. operations. Locomotive #1776, named "Screaming Eagle," features a dramatic patriotic livery centred around the American bald eagle, symbolising freedom, strength, and the enduring partnership between Canada and the United States. The locomotive was introduced alongside sister unit CN #2026 "Air Force One," creating one of the most talked-about locomotive pairs in modern railroading.

Rather than serving as display locomotives, both commemorative units entered regular freight service across Canadian National's network throughout the United States, leading intermodal, manifest and general freight trains while attracting widespread attention from railfans wherever they travelled. Their unique liveries quickly established them as some of the most photographed locomotives of 2026.

The GE ES44AC "Evolution Series" (GEVO) is one of the most successful freight locomotives of the modern era. Introduced in 2005, its 4,400-horsepower GEVO-12 diesel engine meets stringent emissions standards while delivering exceptional reliability and fuel efficiency. Today, the ES44AC remains a cornerstone of freight operations across North America, making it an essential locomotive for any contemporary N Scale railroad.