PREORDER Broadway Limited Imports HO 9873 GE ES44AC Diesel Locomotive, Iowa Interstate 30th Anniversary Rock Island #516

Description

Part of GE’s “Evolution Series” (commonly referred to as a “GEVO”), the GE ES44AC is a six-axle, 12-cylinder, 4,400-horsepower diesel locomotive. With nearly 8,000 units produced, it stands as one of General Electric’s best-selling locomotive designs. In addition to widespread use in North America, these locomotives have also been exported to countries such as Brazil, Kazakhstan, Australia, and Egypt.

In this production run of HO Scale ES44s, we are bringing several striking paint schemes to HO scale. These include ACL, C&O and Chessie System CSX Heritage Units, CSX #3099 “Spirit of West Springfield”, FEC’s modern Grupo Mexico Scheme, Iowa Interstate’s 30th Anniversary “Rock Island” Paint, and a fun US Navy-inspired fantasy paint scheme.In this production run of HO Scale ES44s, we are bringing several striking paint schemes to HO scale. These include ACL, C&O and Chessie System CSX Heritage Units, CSX #3099 “Spirit of West Springfield”, FEC’s modern Grupo Mexico Scheme, Iowa Interstate’s 30th Anniversary “Rock Island” Paint, and a fun US Navy-inspired fantasy paint scheme.

All models will be available to purchase with our Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC system, or in our “Stealth Series” No-Sound / DCC-Ready configuration. Each model boasts road-specific details and individually controllable lights, which include:All models will be available to purchase with our Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC system, or in our “Stealth Series” No-Sound / DCC-Ready configuration. Each model boasts road-specific details and individually controllable lights, which include:

HeadlightHeadlight
Rear LightRear Light
Cab LightCab Light
Numberboard LightsNumberboard Lights
Ditch LightsDitch Lights

Industry-leading Model Features:Industry-leading Model Features:
Stealth Series – Model is DCC-Ready out-of-the-box. No Sound.Stealth Series – Model is DCC-Ready out-of-the-box. No Sound.
Out-of-the-box, front and rear lights are directional. Other lights are ON with track power.Out-of-the-box, front and rear lights are directional. Other lights are ON with track power.
Model is equipped with an 8-ohm speaker already installed and ready to use if the modeler desires.Model is equipped with an 8-ohm speaker already installed and ready to use if the modeler desires.
Precision drive mechanism engineered for heavy towing and smooth slow-speed operation.Precision drive mechanism engineered for heavy towing and smooth slow-speed operation.
All-wheel electrical pick-up.All-wheel electrical pick-up.
ABS body with die-cast chassis for maximum tractive effort.ABS body with die-cast chassis for maximum tractive effort.
Premium caliber painting.Premium caliber painting.
Prototypically accurate paint schemes and road numbers.Prototypically accurate paint schemes and road numbers.
Many separately applied details such as handrails, grab irons, horn, bell, wipers, and etched metal grills.Many separately applied details such as handrails, grab irons, horn, bell, wipers, and etched metal grills.
Prototypical light operation —accurate for each paint scheme.Prototypical light operation —accurate for each paint scheme.
Metal Kadee-compatible couplers (2).Metal Kadee-compatible couplers (2).
Will operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 rail.Will operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 rail.
Minimum operating radius: 18 inches.Minimum operating radius: 18 inches.
**Specifications on this page subject to change.**Specifications on this page subject to change.