Kato N 176-8960 ES44AC CP (Every Child Matters) #8757

The ES (Evolution Series) of locomotives are built by GE Transportation Systems and designed to meet the U.S. EPA’s Tier 2 locomotive emissions standards that took effect in 2005. These Evolution Series locomotives are equipped with AC traction motors and are powered by a newly designed “GEVO-12” 12 cylinder engine that produces the same power as the 16 cylinder AC4400CW, but with fewer emissions and greater fuel economy. It also carries a redesigned air-to-air dual-fan heat exchanger, which gives it its distinct “oversized” radiator; a common spotting feature for these new locomotives.

CP #8757. This locomotive was brought into service on September 30th, 2021, which is known as Orange Shirt Day and Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Every Child Matters locomotive was painted in orange, this locomotive honors the children who never returned from Canada’s Residential Schools, as well as those who survived. The locomotive is meant to spread awareness about this Indigenous day of remembrance and the tragic history of genocide associated with Residential Schools. To learn more about Orange Shirt Day and the organization behind it, please check out orangeshirtday.org.