Broadway Limited Imports N 9888 GE ES44AC Diesel Locomotive, CSX Chessie System Heritage #1973 (Paragon4 Sound & DCC Equipped)

Description

Part of GE’s “Evolution Series” (commonly referred to as a “GEVO”), the GE ES44AC is a six-axle, 12-cylinder, 4,400-horsepower diesel locomotive.With nearly 8,000 units produced, it stands as one of General Electric’s best-selling locomotive designs.In addition to widespread use in North America, these locomotives have also been exported to countries such as Brazil, Kazakhstan, Australia, and Egypt.

For this run, we’re thrilled to introduce several new paint schemes to N scale that we’ve never offered before. These include CSX Heritage Units, BNSF’s 25th Anniversary Units, Union Pacific’s “5,000th GEVO” unit, and several other eye-catching liveries that are sure to stand out on your railroad.

Each model is available with Paragon4 Series DC/DCC/Sound or in our Stealth Series.Stealth Series models are No-Sound / DCC-Ready models that operate on DC out-of-the-box, or a modeler can easily install their DCC decoder of choice.Out of the box, front and rear lights are directional.Other lights are always ON with track power.Each model boasts road-specific details and lighting.List of individually controllable lights in our GE ES44AC models:

HeadlightRear LightCab LightNumberboard LightsFront Ditch Lights

Industry-Leading Model Features:Paragon4 Sound & Control System featuring Rolling ThunderIntegral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCCPrecision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed OperationAll Wheel Electrical Pick-upABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive EffortPremium Caliber PaintingPrototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road NumbersMany Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Bell, and OthersPrototypical Light OperationPrototypically Accurate Sounds for the GE ES44AC Diesel LocomotiveMicrotrains-compatible Couplers (2)Will operate on Code 55, Code 70, and Code 80 RailMinimum Operating Radius:9 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 that modelers have come to expect from Broadway Limited Imports.

Operates in DC and DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)Built-in extra capacitance to navigate imperfect trackPro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on modelSwitcher Mode for precision low speed controlRecord & Play Operation – records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operationHigh resolution audioQuillable horn for various whistle lengths and patternsChoice of three selectable hornsAlternate whistle/horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle – both the main whistle and alternate can be easily playedAdjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bellNumerous user-mappable functions with available keysMultiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on commandGrade Crossing automatic signalAutomatic forward / reverse signalPrime Mover sound intensity varies with loadIndividually adjustable sound volumes for each effectEZ Reset button for quick return to factory default settings

**Specifications on this page subject to change.