{"product_id":"walthers-mainline-29021122-ho-scale-ge-es44ac-tier-3-diesel-norfolk-southern-america250-the-stars-stripes-8118-dcc-sound","title":"Walthers Mainline 29021122 HO Scale GE ES44AC Tier 3 Diesel, Norfolk Southern America250 \"The Stars \u0026 Stripes\" #8118 (DCC\/Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeneral 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Walthers Mainline HO scale ES44AC Tier 3 models Norfolk Southern's America250 commemorative unit #8118 \"The Stars \u0026amp; Stripes\", one of three specially painted ES44ACs honouring the 250th anniversary of American independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerica250 commemorative scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED headlights and ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-applied grab irons and detail parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstant and directional LED headlights and ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast metal frame for excellent pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive with dual flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRP-25 metal wheels and Proto MAX™ metal knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESU LokSound 5 decoder with authentic GEVO prime mover sounds, horn, bell and programmable lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates on DC and DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited one-time run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📦 Preorder details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpected arrival: October 2027.\u003cbr\u003e25% deposit required at checkout, balance charged when the product arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ho-locomotives\"\u003eHO locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e or see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/preorders\"\u003eall preorders\u003c\/a\u003e. Ships from Oakville, Ontario. Contact us for special orders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walthers Mainline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67760144384182,"sku":"910-29021122","price":298.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5131\/1286\/files\/media_9caba0d1-df36-43ae-bab8-7ac9c940af07.jpg?v=1792770923","url":"https:\/\/oakvillemodeltrains.com\/products\/walthers-mainline-29021122-ho-scale-ge-es44ac-tier-3-diesel-norfolk-southern-america250-the-stars-stripes-8118-dcc-sound","provider":"Oakville Model Trains Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}