Description
Introduced by GE in 1993 and built until 2004, when it was replaced by the Evolution Series Tier II compliant model, the AC4400CW is a staple of modern railroading. 2,834 examples were built with many still plying the rails in their as delivered configurations or as rebuilt variations. Many Class 1, regional, and foreign railroads purchased the AC4400CWs. Ownership spanned the North American Continent and with their long lives, have seen numerous paint scheme variations and ownership changes through the years. The AC4400CW went through a large number of changes during its production. Some are easily noticeable; early units being delivered with GE’s Hi-Adhesion Trucks, while later units that had the option for newly developed GE Steerable Truck. Other details are smaller and takes a careful eye to see; the addition of a door stop, how the step wells are reinforced, or the number and positioning of panels and doors.
CSX FEATURES: CSX FEATURES:
Front ditch lights Front ditch lights
Prime air dryer Prime air dryer
Low number boards Low number boards
Equipped with a CSX standard ‘tow-chain’ Equipped with a CSX standard ‘tow-chain’
CSX purchased more AC4400CWs than any other railroad, spanning almost the entire production period. This includes three of the first six produced which have distinctive spotting features compared to all other units. A lightning bolt graphic was applied under the road number making these easy to identify as AC traction motors. Unique to CSX, all these units are equipped with hooks to carry a length of chain under the walkway. CSX purchased more AC4400CWs than any other railroad, spanning almost the entire production period. This includes three of the first six produced which have distinctive spotting features compared to all other units. A lightning bolt graphic was applied under the road number making these easy to identify as AC traction motors. Unique to CSX, all these units are equipped with hooks to carry a length of chain under the walkway.
ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES: ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:
#1 #1
Named “Spirit of West Virginia” Named “Spirit of West Virginia”
One of the original six AC4400CWs built One of the original six AC4400CWs built
Re-trucked and renumbered from the originally delivered 9100 series Re-trucked and renumbered from the originally delivered 9100 series
Holden K5H Horn Holden K5H Horn
Early body with central air intake forwards Early body with central air intake forwards
Unique angled grab irons on top of the nose Unique angled grab irons on top of the nose
Radiator grills on right side are evenly sized (a feature that didn’t last with later models) Radiator grills on right side are evenly sized (a feature that didn’t last with later models)
Unevenly spaced rear grab irons Unevenly spaced rear grab irons
Vertical handrail behind invertor cabinet Vertical handrail behind invertor cabinet
Extended range dynamic brakes Extended range dynamic brakes
Early no-notch fuel tank Early no-notch fuel tank
Bolted on fuel tank Bolted on fuel tank
PTC antenna array PTC antenna array
GE Steerable trucks GE Steerable trucks
#17 #17
K5LAR24 horn K5LAR24 horn
PTC antenna array PTC antenna array
Early body features Early body features
Central air intake in forward position Central air intake in forward position
Early no-notch fuel tank Early no-notch fuel tank
Bolted on fuel tank Bolted on fuel tank
Unevenly spaced rear grab irons Unevenly spaced rear grab irons
Vertical handrail behind inverter cabinet Vertical handrail behind inverter cabinet
Lipped Exhaust tub Lipped Exhaust tub
Extended dynamic brakes Extended dynamic brakes
GE Hi-Adhesion trucks GE Hi-Adhesion trucks
Struts on all 4 corners of each truck Struts on all 4 corners of each truck
Delivered with inside struts but modified to outside braced struts. This model represents the later modified version. Delivered with inside struts but modified to outside braced struts. This model represents the later modified version.
#420 #420
K5LAR24 horn K5LAR24 horn
Late body features Late body features
Central air intake moved rearward Central air intake moved rearward
Late fuel tank with notch Late fuel tank with notch
Fuel tank welded to frame Fuel tank welded to frame
Evenly spaced rear grab iron Evenly spaced rear grab iron
Handrail behind invertor cabinet jogged for capacitor box Handrail behind invertor cabinet jogged for capacitor box
Two handrails above inverter cabinet Two handrails above inverter cabinet
Late antenna package Late antenna package
GE steerable trucks GE steerable trucks
AC4400CW SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES: AC4400CW SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:
Fully-assembled and ready-to-run Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
DCC-ready features Quick Plug plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector DCC-ready features Quick Plug plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
Accurately -painted and -printed paint schemes Accurately -painted and -printed paint schemes
LED lighting adjusted to lifelike settings LED lighting adjusted to lifelike settings
Illuminated number boards Illuminated number boards
Illuminated ground lights above front trucks Illuminated ground lights above front trucks
Illuminated front and rear walkway lights Illuminated front and rear walkway lights
Illuminated marker lights (where applicable) Illuminated marker lights (where applicable)
Etched, see-through walkway steps Etched, see-through walkway steps
Animated roller bearing caps Animated roller bearing caps
Coupler cut levers Coupler cut levers
Flexible rubber MU hoses for durability Flexible rubber MU hoses for durability
Flexible rubber trainline hose Flexible rubber trainline hose
See-through cab windows See-through cab windows
Full cab interior Full cab interior
Walkway tread Walkway tread
Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
Windshield wipers Windshield wipers
Lift rings Lift rings
Wire grab irons Wire grab irons
Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
Sander lines Sander lines
Brass horns correct to the prototype Brass horns correct to the prototype
McHenry scale knuckle couplers – Kadee compatible McHenry scale knuckle couplers – Kadee compatible
Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain
All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation
All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE: PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE:
Duplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipment Duplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipment
Faded base colors matched to the prototype Faded base colors matched to the prototype
Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust
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