Description
The GE ES44AC is a six-axle, 12-cylinder, 4,400-horsepower diesel locomotive and is among the most common locomotives on today’s railroads. With nearly 8,000 units produced, it stands as one of General Electric’s best-selling locomotive designs.
Part of GE’s “Evolution Series” (commonly referred to as a “GEVO”), the ES44AC is a flagship model in the modern locomotive industry. Over the years, the Evolution Series has seen several variants, including the ES44DC, ES44C4, ES44DCi/ES44ACi, and the ET44AC/ET44C4.Part of GE’s “Evolution Series” (commonly referred to as a “GEVO”), the ES44AC is a flagship model in the modern locomotive industry. Over the years, the Evolution Series has seen several variants, including the ES44DC, ES44C4, ES44DCi/ES44ACi, and the ET44AC/ET44C4.
In addition to widespread use in North America, these locomotives have also been exported to countries such as Brazil, Kazakhstan, Australia, and Egypt.In addition to widespread use in North America, these locomotives have also been exported to countries such as Brazil, Kazakhstan, Australia, and Egypt.
In addition to the Paragon4 Series models, we are also offering these locomotives in our Stealth Series. Stealth Series models are No-Sound / DCC-Ready models that operate on DC out-of-the-box, or a modeler can easily install their DCC decoder of choice. Out of the box, front and rear lights are directional. Other lights are always ON with track power. Each model boasts road-specific details and lighting. List of individually controllable lights in our GE ES44AC models:In addition to the Paragon4 Series models, we are also offering these locomotives in our Stealth Series. Stealth Series models are No-Sound / DCC-Ready models that operate on DC out-of-the-box, or a modeler can easily install their DCC decoder of choice. Out of the box, front and rear lights are directional. Other lights are always ON with track power. Each model boasts road-specific details and lighting. List of individually controllable lights in our GE ES44AC models:
HeadlightHeadlight
Rear LightRear Light
Cab LightCab Light
Numberboard LightsNumberboard Lights
Front Ditch LightsFront Ditch 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 modeler desiredModel is equipped with an 8 ohm speaker already installed and ready to use if modeler desired
Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed OperationPrecision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation
All Wheel Electrical Pick-upAll Wheel Electrical Pick-up
ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive EffortABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort
Premium Caliber PaintingPremium Caliber Painting
Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road NumbersPrototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers
Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Horn, Bell, Wipers, and Etched Metal GrillsMany Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Horn, Bell, Wipers, and Etched Metal Grills
Prototypical Light Operation – accurate for each paint schemePrototypical 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 RailWill Operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 Rail
Minimum Operating Radius: 18 inchesMinimum Operating Radius: 18 inches
**Specifications on this page subject to change.**Specifications on this page subject to change.
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