Athearn Genesis ES44DC Locomotive 5228
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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION * Flush heat exchanger housing and top radiator grilles (Non-CP Units only) In 2002, GE released the first of a new series of locomotives that would * Raised heat exchanger housing and top radiator grilles (CP Units only) replace the popular Dash-9 series. The ES44DC and ES44AC, commonly * Dynamic brake exhaust vents spaced per prototype called GEVOs for General Electric Evolution series, were designed to meet * Minimum radius: 18" - Recommended radius: 22" the stricter diesel locomotive emissions standards imposed by the EPA Tier II regulations. To meet the new standards, GE developed the 12-cylinder GENESIS DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES: GEVO 12 engine. Both the bore and stroke were increased to produce * Coupler cut levers * MU hoses the same 4400 horsepower as the older 7FDL16 16-cylinder engine. The * Trainline hose * See-through cab windows new engine drives an alternator producing AC current that is rectified to DC * Full cab interior * Walkway tread current. On the ES44DC, this powers the traction motors. On the ES44AC, * Windshield wipers * Lift rings the DC current is "chopped" back into AC to power the traction motors. The * Wire grab irons * Sander lines two models share a common 73 '2" frame and external appearance. * DCC-ready features Quick Plug(TM) plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector * Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance * Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, breather pipes, and retention tanks * Body-mounted McHenry(R) operating scale knuckle couplers * Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation * All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation * All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow * Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track * LED Lighting for trouble free operation * Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power * Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more * Accurately-painted and -printed paint schemes * Fully-assembled and ready-to-run * Packaging securely holds the model for safe storage $239.99 w/o SOUND | $339.99 w/ SOUND These items are subject to Horizon's MAP policy VISIT Your Local Retailer Orders Due: 05.27.22 CLICK Athearn.com ETA: June 2023 CALL 1.800.338.4639
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