{"product_id":"walthers-mainline-20222-ho-scale-ge-es44ac-evolution-series-gevo-esu-sound-d","title":"Walthers Mainline 20222 HO Scale GE ES44AC Evolution Series GEVO - ESU Sound \u0026 D","description":"Bring the power of today's railroading to your HO layout with the WalthersMainline GE ES44 Evolution Series GEVO diesels.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIntroduced in 2003 to comply with tougher emission standards, and more popularly known among railfans and modelers as GEVOs, these big engines have quickly become one of the most popular locos worldwide. Designated as the ES44 (Evolution Series, 4,400 horsepower), prototype variations in North American service include locos with DC or AC traction motors and buyers have also specified center idler axles, as well as high adhesion or steerable trucks.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWalthersMainline GE ES44 Evolution Series GEVO diesels feature:\u003cbr\u003eOne time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available\u003cbr\u003eThe most popular prototype diesel in North America\u003cbr\u003eThousands in service from 2003 to the present\u003cbr\u003eESU Sound for DCC and DC layouts featuring:\u003cbr\u003e4 function outputs with brightness control by CV\u003cbr\u003eFully DCC compatible\u003cbr\u003e14, 28, 128 speed steps\u003cbr\u003eDual mode DC and DCC\u003cbr\u003e4 air horns changeable by CVs\u003cbr\u003e2 bells changeable by CVs\u003cbr\u003eFull 8-notch prime mover sounds\u003cbr\u003eCompressor\u003cbr\u003eDynamic brake\u003cbr\u003eMultiple realistic lighting effects\u003cbr\u003e21-pin DCC plug\u003cbr\u003e2- or 4-vent dynamic brake vent as appropriate\u003cbr\u003eEasily handles 18\" radius curves (22\" or larger recommended)\u003cbr\u003eSix powered axles per unit\u003cbr\u003eLED Lighting includes:\u003cbr\u003eCorrect headlight position per prototype\u003cbr\u003eWorking front ditch lights\u003cbr\u003eThree truck styles to match prototypes:\u003cbr\u003eStandard high-adhesion\u003cbr\u003eSteerable (nonworking)\u003cbr\u003eC4 A1A center idler axle\u003cbr\u003eSame powerful drive as WalthersProto(R) locos featuring:\u003cbr\u003eFive-pole skew-wound motor\u003cbr\u003e14:1 gear ratio\u003cbr\u003eHelical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit operation\u003cbr\u003eAll-wheel drive and electrical pickup\u003cbr\u003eDual machined brass flywheels\u003cbr\u003eHeavy die-cast metal chassis\u003cbr\u003eConstant and directional LED lights\u003cbr\u003eCorrect profile radiator grilles and rooftop walkway surface details\u003cbr\u003eMolded drill starter points for grab irons - easily added with the GE ES44 Evolution Series Diesel Detail Kit (910-250, sold separately)\u003cbr\u003eRP-25 metal wheels\u003cbr\u003eProto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers\u003cbr\u003eFully assembled\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePLEASE NOTE: When operating Walthers-branded DCC-equipped locomotives in DC mode, do not use power packs that exceed an 18V rating. This includes MRC 1300-series power packs which have known issues with our decoders.","brand":"Walthers Mainline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47309146259706,"sku":"910-20222","price":180.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/9371\/5706\/files\/86ca3fd5-862a-5905-b2b8-c4b03c676145.jpg?v=1746986153","url":"https:\/\/blackforesthobby.com\/products\/walthers-mainline-20222-ho-scale-ge-es44ac-evolution-series-gevo-esu-sound-d","provider":"Black Forest® Hobby Supply Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}