176-3518 C44-9W EMD BNSF Swoosh 796 1-35-Scale Registered VJY 44

Registered VJY 44

During its production life 555 FT A-units were built along with 541 FT B-units

the model becomes a real gem

this cull ceased when the war broke out in 1939

Equipped with coreless motor realizing smooth and stable run characteristic to Kato’s steam locomotives

176-3518 C44-9W EMD BNSF Swoosh 796 1-35-Scale Registered VJY 44The 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 life and lower overhead costs. 1: 160 Scale model of