REFURBISHED R9872 GE ES44AC, IAIS 516, 30th Anniversary "Rock Island" Paint, Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC, w/ Smoke, HO

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.

In this production run of HO Scale ES44s, we are bringing several striking paint schemes to HO scale. These include ACL, C&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.

All 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:

• Headlight
• Rear Light
• Cab Light
• Numberboards
• Ditch Lights

Industry-leading Model Features:

• Paragon4 Sound & Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER
• Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for superb slow-speed operation in DC and DCC
• Variable intensity, user-adjustable smoke
• Precision drive mechanism engineered for heavy towing and smooth slow-speed operation
• All-wheel electrical pick-up
• ABS body with die-cast chassis for maximum tractive effort
• Premium caliber painting
• Prototypically accurate paint schemes and road numbers
• Many separately applied details such as handrails, grab irons, horn, bell, wipers, and etched metal grills
• Operating smoke unit
• Prototypical light operation—accurate for each paint scheme
• Prototypically accurate sounds for the GE ES44AC diesel locomotive
• Metal Kadee-compatible couplers (2)
• Will operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 rail
• Minimum operating radius: 18 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 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.

Paragon4 Sound & Control System Features:

• Operates in DC & DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC sound)
• Built-in extra capacitance to navigate imperfect track
• Pro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on the model
• Switcher Mode for precise low-speed control
• Record & Play Operation – records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
• High-resolution audio
• Quillable horn for various whistle lengths and patterns
• Choice of 3 selectable horns
• Alternate whistle/horn where applicable for locomotives with both air horn and steam whistle
• Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell
• Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys
• Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command
• Grade crossing automatic signal
• Automatic forward/reverse signal
• Prime mover sound intensity varies with load
• Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
• EZ Reset button for quick return to factory default settings

**Specifications on this page subject to change.