Description
General Electric introduced the ES44AC in 2005 as the AC-traction member of its Evolution Series, the first North American road locomotive built to meet EPA Tier 3 emissions standards. Powered by the 12-cylinder GEVO prime mover producing 4,400 hp, the ES44AC quickly became the backbone of heavy-haul fleets across the continent, and thousands remain in daily service hauling coal, grain, intermodal and manifest freight.
This Walthers Mainline HO scale ES44AC Tier 3 models Iowa Interstate's America 250 commemorative unit #510 in the railroad's black, red and yellow colours with the America 250 eagle emblem on the long hood — a popular regional on the former Rock Island main line between Chicago and Council Bluffs.
Features:
- America 250 commemorative scheme
- Low headlight
- Steerable trucks
- No window on nose door
- Factory-applied grab irons and detail parts
- Constant and directional LED headlights and ditch lights
- Heavy die-cast metal frame for excellent pulling power
- All-wheel drive with dual flywheels
- RP-25 metal wheels and Proto MAX™ metal knuckle couplers
- ESU LokSound 5 decoder with authentic GEVO prime mover sounds, horn, bell and programmable lighting
- Factory-installed speaker
- Operates on DC and DCC
- Limited one-time run
📦 Preorder details:
Expected arrival: October 2027.
25% deposit required at checkout, balance charged when the product arrives.
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