Kato 176-1943, N Scale SD70ACe Tier 4, Standard DC, UP Spirit of the Union Pacific #1943

Kato N Scale EMD SD70ACe Tier 4 w/ Nose Headlight, Standard DC UP "Spirit of the Union Pacific" #1943 Kato Item #: 176-1943 Model Features:

• New Tooling to match these Tier 4 Locomotives with nose mounted headlight


• Prototype-accurate bolsterless non-radial HTSC truck and five chime air horn


• Exceptional and crisp molding to accentuate the distinct angular lines of the nose and high dynamic brake


• Powerful five-pole KATO motor with dual brass flywheels


• Directional Headlight and illuminated, preprinted numberboards


• Illuminated ditch lights


• Kato magnetic knuckle coupler


• DCC Friendly mechanism ready for drop-in decoder installation with Digitrax DN163K1C, DN163K1D or TCS K1D4-NC

*CLICK HERE for Tips on successful DCC Installation Prototype History:

Union Pacific's Locomotive No. 1943, The Spirit of the Union Pacific, is the 16th commemorative locomotive introduced in the 155-year-old company’s history. The Spirit honors the United States’ armed forces and the men and women filling their ranks. Created in collaboration with Union Pacific veterans, the locomotive illustrates the railroad’s connection to the thousands of veterans who helped build America through the centuries.

Every detail in The Spirit’s trade dress incorporates a piece of each U.S. armed forces branch. The Spirit’s front is symbolic of Air Force Silver, and the blue stripe is a reflection of the former Strategic Air Command’s “nose sash.” The lettering inside the sash is the original handdrawn font used on the B-17. It is followed by the Coast Guard’s “Racing Stripe” and the Navy’s Battleship Gray, which frames Union Pacific’s traditional American flag. The military camouflage is a nod to the Army and Marines.

As the train passes by, the final message on the tail is dedicated to U.S. prisoners of war and those missing in action, featuring the POW/MIA symbol and its motto, You Are Not Forgotten.