Kato 176-6411 SD70MAC Alaska Railroad #4015 Spirit of North Pole (blue, yellow) Standard DC N Scale

The Kato 176 - 6411 SD70MAC model train in N Scale is a standard DC locomotive. It represents the Alaska Railroad's #4015 Spirit of North Pole in blue and yellow. Note that the picture might show a different road number. This diesel locomotive is based on 4,300 - horsepower road diesel locomotives used mainly in coast - to - coast freight service. It has a nose - mounted headlight, a five - pole motor with dual flywheels, all - wheel electrical pickup, a heavy die - cast metal chassis. The lighting control board can be easily swapped for a DCC decoder (sold separately) when needed. It also features fine decoration, directional LED headlights and Kato magnetic knuckle couplers.

Using this Kato SD70MAC model train is a breeze. Just connect it to your standard DC power source and watch it roll on your N Scale track. When you want to upgrade to DCC, simply swap the lighting control board with a DCC decoder. Be careful when handling the locomotive, especially the magnetic knuckle couplers as they can attract metal objects. For maintenance, regularly clean the wheels with a soft cloth to ensure smooth electrical pickup. Also, keep the locomotive in a dry place to prevent any damage to the metal chassis and electrical components. Enjoy your model train experience with this great product!