Broadway Limited Imports HO 9874 GE ES44AC Diesel Locomotive with Smoke, US Navy #44 (Paragon4 Sound & DCC Equipped)

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.

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 ES44's, we are bringing several striking paint schemes to HO scale. The paint schemes on this run include ACL, C&O and Chessie System CSX Heritage Units, CSX #3099 the "Spirit of West Springfield", Florida East Coast's Modern Grupo Mexico Scheme, Iowa Interstate's 30th Anniversary "Rock Island" Paint, and a fun US Navy inspired fantasy scheme.

All models will be available to purchase with our Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC system, or in our Stealth/DC/DCC-Ready line. Each model boasts road-specific details and individually controllable lights which include:

Headlight
Rear Light
Cab Light
Numberboards
Ditch Lights

Industry-leading Model Features:
Paragon4 Sound & Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER
Integral 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 Operation
All Wheel Electrical Pick-up
ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort
Premium Caliber Painting
Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers
Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Horn, Bell, Wipers, and Etched Metal Grills
Operating smoke unit
Prototypical Light Operation - accurate for each paint scheme
Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the GE ES44AC Diesel Locomotive
Metal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2)
Will Operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 Rail
Minimum Operating Radius: 18 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 as Broadway Limited's Paragon3 Series models.

Paragon4 Sound & Control SystemFeatures:
Operates in DC & DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
Built-In extra capacitance to navigate imperfect track
Pro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on model
Switcher Mode for precise low speed control
Record & Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
High Resolution Audio
Quillable Horn for various whistle lengths and patterns
Choice of 3 selectable Horns
Alternate 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 bell
Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys
Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command
Grade Crossing Automatic Signal
Automatic Forward / Reverse Signal
Prime Mover sound intensity varies with load
Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings

**Specifications on this page subject to change.