{"product_id":"refurbished-r9860-ge-es44ac-csx-1871-acl-heritage-paint-paragon4-sound-dc-dcc-w-smoke-ho","title":"REFURBISHED R9860 GE ES44AC, CSX 1871, ACL Heritage Paint, Paragon4 Sound\/DC\/DCC, w\/ Smoke, HO","description":"\u003cp\u003ePart 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this production run of HO Scale ES44s, we are bringing several striking paint schemes to HO scale. These include ACL, C\u0026amp;O and Chessie System CSX Heritage Units, CSX #3099 \"Spirit of West Springfield,” FEC's modern Grupo Mexico Scheme, Iowa Interstate’s 30th Anniversary “Rock Island” Paint, and a fun US Navy-inspired fantasy paint scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll models will be available to purchase with our Paragon4 Sound\/DC\/DCC system, or in our \"Stealth Series\" No-Sound \/ DCC-Ready configuration. Each model boasts road-specific details and individually controllable lights, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumberboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDitch Lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustry-leading Model Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParagon4 Sound \u0026amp; Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for superb slow-speed operation in DC and DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable intensity, user-adjustable smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision drive mechanism engineered for heavy towing and smooth slow-speed operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pick-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABS body with die-cast chassis for maximum tractive effort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium caliber painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypically accurate paint schemes and road numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany separately applied details such as handrails, grab irons, horn, bell, wipers, and etched metal grills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating smoke unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypical light operation—accurate for each paint scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypically accurate sounds for the GE ES44AC diesel locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal Kadee-compatible couplers (2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum operating radius: 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroadway 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 onboard sound with Rolling Thunder functionality, Pro Lighting Mode for prototypical light control, Switcher Mode for precise low-speed control, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and the same excellent detail level you've come to expect from Broadway Limited Imports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParagon4 Sound \u0026amp; Control System Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates in DC \u0026amp; DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC sound)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in extra capacitance to navigate imperfect track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitcher Mode for precise low-speed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord \u0026amp; Play Operation – records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-resolution audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuillable horn for various whistle lengths and patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of 3 selectable horns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternate whistle\/horn where applicable for locomotives with both air horn and steam whistle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous user-mappable functions with available keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade crossing automatic signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic forward\/reverse signal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrime mover sound intensity varies with load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually adjustable sound volumes for each effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEZ Reset button for quick return to factory default settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e**Specifications on this page subject to change.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadway Limited Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46047344230554,"sku":"R9860","price":246.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/9781\/2890\/files\/9860_CSX_ACL_0150_90ae3b9a-7477-495b-ac56-079a416ed421.jpg?v=1755180556","url":"https:\/\/broadway-limited.com\/products\/refurbished-r9860-ge-es44ac-csx-1871-acl-heritage-paint-paragon4-sound-dc-dcc-w-smoke-ho","provider":"Broadway Limited Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}