Product Information

Introduced in 2005 to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Tier 3 emissions standards, the General Electric ES44AC Evolution series locomotives remain one of the most recognizable engines on today’s railroads. The WalthersMainline model captures all the main spotting features of the prototype, including high or low headlights and correct truck type as appropriate for each roadname and correct profile radiator grills.

All Locomotives Feature:

• NEW! Factory applied separate grab irons
• Constant and directional LED headlights
• Operating LED ditch lights
• Heavy die-cast metal frame
• WalthersProto drive system includes:

- All-wheel drive and electrical pickup for pulling power and reliability

- Dual machined brass flywheels for realistic momentum during starts and stops

- 14:1 gear ratio and helical cut gears for smooth single or multiple unit operation

• 21-pin DCC decoder socket
• Pre-installed sugar-cube-type speaker in DCC and Standard DC versions (15 X 35 speaker in GEVOs)
• Minimum Radius: 18" (22" Recommended)
• RP-25 metal wheels roll reliably on codes 70, 83 or 100 track
• Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers
• NEW! ESU LokSound DCC versions feature:

- Full array of programmable sound, lighting and performance options

- Accurate prime mover, bell, horn and other sound effects

- Independent throttle notching and braking for realistic operation

- Easily adjust decoder CVs with the ESU LokProgrammer (sold separately)

Florida East Coast No. 250

• Low headlight
• C4 A1A Trucks with center idler axle
• No window on nose

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