Description
DCC AND SOUND EQUIPPED MODEL
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. 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.
CEFX FEATURES: CEFX FEATURES:
Nathan K-3 Horn Nathan K-3 Horn
Late body features Late body features
Late radiator lift rings Late radiator lift rings
Evenly spaced rear grab irons Evenly spaced rear grab irons
Engine air intake moved rearward Engine air intake moved rearward
Notched fuel tank Notched fuel tank
Tank welded to underframe Tank welded to underframe
Long handrail on left jogs over capacitor box Long handrail on left jogs over capacitor box
Double rail behind cab on left side Double rail behind cab on left side
AAR style control stand AAR style control stand
Electric air dryer Electric air dryer
GE Hi-Adhesion trucks GE Hi-Adhesion trucks
Outside struts on opposite sides of trucks Outside struts on opposite sides of trucks
Front ditch lights Front ditch lights
The CIT Group placed two orders late in the production of the AC4400CW. They represent some of the newest features added to the AC4400CW line before its discontinuation. The first group was purposely built with Union Pacific features to whom they were originally leased. The second group was leased to the Canadian Pacific and share spotting features with late model CP AC4400CWs. Both wear CIT Group’s distinctive “Blueberry” scheme with CEFX reporting marks. The CIT Group placed two orders late in the production of the AC4400CW. They represent some of the newest features added to the AC4400CW line before its discontinuation. The first group was purposely built with Union Pacific features to whom they were originally leased. The second group was leased to the Canadian Pacific and share spotting features with late model CP AC4400CWs. Both wear CIT Group’s distinctive “Blueberry” scheme with CEFX reporting marks.
ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES: ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:
#1002 #1002
GPS Dome GPS Dome
High number boards High number boards
#1020 #1020
GPS Dome GPS Dome
High number boards High number boards
#1048 #1048
Sinclair Antenna package Sinclair Antenna package
Low number boards Low number boards
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
SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE: SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:
Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound
Dual cube speakers for optimal sound quality Dual cube speakers for optimal sound quality
Sound units operate in both DC and DCC Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode
Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC
All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
Precision slow speed control Precision slow speed control
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