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.
For this run, we’re thrilled to introduce several new paint schemes to N scale that we’ve never offered before. These include CSX Heritage Units, BNSF’s 25th Anniversary Units, Union Pacific’s “5,000th GEVO” unit, and several other eye-catching liveries that are sure to stand out on your railroad.For this run, we’re thrilled to introduce several new paint schemes to N scale that we’ve never offered before. These include CSX Heritage Units, BNSF’s 25th Anniversary Units, Union Pacific’s “5,000th GEVO” unit, and several other eye-catching liveries that are sure to stand out on your railroad.
Each model is available with Paragon4 Series DC/DCC/Sound or 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:Each model is available with Paragon4 Series DC/DCC/Sound or 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:
Paragon4 Sound & Control System featuring Rolling ThunderParagon4 Sound & Control System featuring Rolling Thunder
Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCCIntegral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
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, Bell, and OthersMany Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Bell, and Others
Prototypical Light OperationPrototypical Light Operation
Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the GE ES44AC Diesel LocomotivePrototypically Accurate Sounds for the GE ES44AC Diesel Locomotive
Microtrains-compatible Couplers (2)Microtrains-compatible Couplers (2)
Will operate on Code 55, Code 70, and Code 80 RailWill operate on Code 55, Code 70, and Code 80 Rail
Minimum Operating Radius: 9 inchesMinimum Operating Radius: 9 inches
Broadway Limited Imports is proud to introduce Paragon4: The new benchmark for premium HO sound-equipped locomotives. These DC and DCC-Sound equipped locomotives feature the ALL-NEW Paragon4 sound and control system. Each Paragon4 locomotive comes with BLI’s own integral DCC Decoder factory installed. Paragon4 locomotives offer Dual Mode DC and DCC operation with superb back EMF motor control, improved DC motor control, built-in capacitor pack for more reliable electrical pick-up, industry best on-board sound with Rolling Thunder functionality, Pro Lighting Mode for prototypical light control, Switcher model for precise low speed control, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and the same excellent detail level that modelers have come to expect from Broadway Limited Imports.Broadway Limited Imports is proud to introduce Paragon4: The new benchmark for premium HO sound-equipped locomotives. These DC and DCC-Sound equipped locomotives feature the ALL-NEW Paragon4 sound and control system. Each Paragon4 locomotive comes with BLI’s own integral DCC Decoder factory installed. Paragon4 locomotives offer Dual Mode DC and DCC operation with superb back EMF motor control, improved DC motor control, built-in capacitor pack for more reliable electrical pick-up, industry best on-board sound with Rolling Thunder functionality, Pro Lighting Mode for prototypical light control, Switcher model for precise low speed control, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and the same excellent detail level that modelers have come to expect from Broadway Limited Imports.
Operates in DC and DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)Operates in DC and DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
Built-in extra capacitance to navigate imperfect trackBuilt-in extra capacitance to navigate imperfect track
Pro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on modelPro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on model
Switcher Mode for precision low speed controlSwitcher Mode for precision low speed control
Record & Play Operation – records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operationRecord & Play Operation – records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
High resolution audioHigh resolution audio
Quillable horn for various whistle lengths and patternsQuillable horn for various whistle lengths and patterns
Choice of three selectable hornsChoice of three selectable horns
Alternate whistle/horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle – both the main whistle and alternate can be easily playedAlternate whistle/horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle – both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played
Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bellAdjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell
Numerous user-mappable functions with available keysNumerous user-mappable functions with available keys
Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on commandMultiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command
Grade Crossing automatic signalGrade Crossing automatic signal
Automatic forward / reverse signalAutomatic forward / reverse signal
Prime Mover sound intensity varies with loadPrime Mover sound intensity varies with load
Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effectIndividually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
EZ Reset button for quick return to factory default settingsEZ Reset button for quick return to factory default settings
**Specifications on this page subject to change.**Specifications on this page subject to change.
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