MTH 20-20258-1 Norfolk Southern ES44AC Diesel Engine w/PS 3.0 #8114 (Hi-Rail) EX

This is an MTH 20-20258-1 O NS ES44AC Scale Wheels w/Proto-Sound 3.0 Diesel Locomotive #8114. With a wave of consolidation behind it, North American railroading is once again a good business to be in. Freight traffic is booming. Locomotive orders are coming in at a record pace from the Big Six roads that dominate rail transportation on the continent: Union Pacific, BNSF, CSX, Norfolk Southern, Canadian National, and Canadian Pacific. And the two remaining diesel builders are locked in a battle to become the locomotive supplier for the 21st century. EMD, newly independent and no longer a division of General Motors, is represented by the AC-traction-motored SD70ACe and its DC-traction sibling, the SD70M-2, shown on the next page. General Electric's standard bearers are the EVOs, the Evolution Series ES44AC and ES44DC.
At the heart of the Evolution Series is a brand new prime mover, the four-cycle, 12-cylinder GEVO-12. While producing the same 4400 horsepower as its 16-cylinder FDL-series predecessor, the GEVO-12 uses less fuel and spits out 40% fewer emissions. GE claims the EVOs are the most fuel-efficient, most environmentally friendly diesel locomotives in history. Everything about these locomotives has been examined, questioned, and re-thought, generating 25 new U.S. patents in the process. And every Big Six railroad has ponied up to buy them, with the BNSF currently rostering the largest EVO fleet.
Like all Premier locomotives, the ES44AC offers O scale's finest combination of detail, realism, and performance. Listen to the chant of an authentic GEVO-12 motor, and throttle down as low as three scale miles per hour so you can admire the details as the Evolution Series glides by: see-through fans and grilles, walkways with safety tread, opening doors with working door handles, and a host of other separately applied metal details.
Features:
Intricately Detailed ABS Body
Die-Cast Truck Sides, Pilots and Fuel Tank
Colorful Paint Scheme
Metal Chassis
Metal Handrails and Decorative Horn
(2) Cab Figures
Moveable Roof Fan Blades
Metal Body Side Grilles
Directionally Controlled Headlights
Metal Wheels, Axles and Gears
(2) Remotely Controlled Proto-Couplers
(2) Precision Flywheel Equipped Motors
Locomotive Speed Control In Scale MPH Increments
Lighted Cab Interior
Illuminated Number Boards
Lighted Marker Lights
Operating Ditch Lights
Operating Smoke Unit
Proto-Scale 3-2 3-Rail/2-Rail Conversion Capable
1:48 Scale Proportions
Proto-Sound 3.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring: Freight Yard Proto-Effects
Unit Measures:18 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 4
Operates On O-42 Curves
Diesel DCC Features:
Headlight
Bell
Whistle/Horn
Start Up/Shut Down
Rear Coupler
Front Coupler
Engine Sounds On/Off
Sound Volume
Ditch Lights Auto/On/Off
Forward Signal
Reverse Signal
Grade Crossing Signal
Cab Light On/Off
Extended Start Up
Extended Shut Down
Rev Up
Rev Down
Coupler Slack Sound
Coupler Close
One-Shot Doppler
Feature Reset
Idle Sequence 1
Idle Sequence 2
Idle Sequence 3
Brakes Auto/Off
Cab Chatter Auto/Off
Clickety-Clack Auto/Off

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. Don't miss your chance to add this unique and detailed Norfolk Southern ES44AC Diesel Engine w/PS 3.0 to your collection! This item appears to have been run, and displays overall signs of light previous use. There are nicks and scratches on the shell and chassis of this item. The plastic railing pieces are slightly bent. The wheels show signs of average run-time. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. The original paint is in great shape, and the unit displays an excellent overall finish. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at the item. Overall condition is Excellent.

Condition: Excellent (C-7)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: No

Manufacturer: MTH
Model Number: 20-20258-1
Road Name: Southern Pacific (SP)

Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Diesel Loco


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6237129.

Trainz Product Id: 11725364