In 1994, GE delivered the first AC4400CW locomotive, their answer to EMD's successful SD70MAC. The AC4400CW went on to become one of the most successful locomotives in the history of North American railroading. The AC4400CW is operated by railroads from East to West and Canada to Mexico. The main spotting feature for the AC4400CW, when compared to the similar C44-9W is the large Inverter Cabinet behind the helper's side of the cab (conductor/brakeman's side). The AC4400CW was phased out by GE and replaced with the newer ES44AC GEVO's. However, with thousands of these locomotives on the rails, it will be a common site for decades to come.

Features:

• Roadname specific details
• Non-operating ditch lights
• Three cab variations
• See-through cab windows
• Factory applied mirrors, sunshades, frame-mounted bell,
  
• exhaust stack, brake wheel, rear sand filler, air tanks
• Separately-applied wire grab irons
• Fine scale handrails
• Steerable trucks with separate shock struts and brake cylinders
• 5,000 gallon fuel tank
• McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers
• Quick Plug and play technology: DCC ready with both 8 and 9 pin connectors
• Minimum radius: 18”
• Recommended radius: 22”

Road specific details:

• First time in Ready To Roll line
  
• Body is unassembled for easier painting
  
• Standard low snowplow
  
• Cab with low headlight and high number boards
  
• Three dynamic brake intakes
  
• Staggered grilles on engineer’s side
  
• Tall-short-short grilles on fireman’s side
  
• Sideframes with separate shock struts and brake cylinders
  
• Sunshades, antenna, horn, and additional parts available separately
  
• Era: 1994+