{"product_id":"athearn-genesis-g83066-ho-scale-ge-es44ac-diesel-legendary-liveries-western-maryland-wm-9023","title":"Athearn Genesis G83066 HO Scale GE ES44AC Diesel “Legendary Liveries” Western Maryland WM 9023","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAthearn Genesis G83066 HO Scale GE ES44AC Diesel “Legendary Liveries” Western Maryland WM 9023\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2002, GE released the first of a new series of locomotives that would replace the popular Dash-9 series. The ES44DC and ES44AC, commonly called GEVOs for General Electric Evolution series, were designed to meet the stricter diesel locomotive emissions standards imposed by the EPA Tier II regulations. To meet the new standards, GE developed the 12-cylinder GEVO 12 engine. Both the bore and stroke were increased to produce the same 4400 horsepower as the older 7FDL16 16-cylinder engine. The new engine drives an alternator producing AC current that is rectified to DC current. On the ES44DC, this powers the traction motors. On the ES44AC, the DC current is “chopped” back into AC to power the traction motors. The two models share a common 73’ 2” frame and external appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES44DC and ES44AC external details have changed with almost every year’s new orders. These models are of the early version produced in 2005 and 2006 and include the nose door on the left side, two widely-spaced dynamic brake vents, X-panels on the electrical cabinet, side grab irons on the long hood and flush-mounted top radiator grilles and radiator compartment doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow or high front headlight per prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTinted cab windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge antenna dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall GPS dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee through dynamic brake intakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo dynamic brake exhaust vents with wide spacing and flush housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort auxiliary cab rear left-side doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight side forward electrical cabinet with X-Panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNathan K5HL horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine compartment side grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush radiator compartment doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand brake panel grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlush heat exchanger housing and top radiator grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5000-gallon fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 2005+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 18”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended radius: 22”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGENESIS DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-assembled and ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately-painted and –printed paint schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoupler cut levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMU hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrainline hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee through cab windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull cab interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalkway tread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindshield wipers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, breather pipes, and retention tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSander lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMcHenry scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED Lighting for trouble free operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging securely holds the model for safe storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement parts available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEW FEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-new LED lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber MU hoses for durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHESSIE \u0026amp; WM FEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntenna Dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge front snowplow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose door without window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-window cab side windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesktop control stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunshades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent styles of air horns as appropriate to the prototype road\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear brake wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteerable trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow rear sand filler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh rear vertical headlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most eye-catching paint schemes and iconic logos of the 1970s era was the Chessie system’s outline of the C\u0026amp;O’s famous “Chessie” the kitten logo. The Chessie System did not own any locomotives or other rolling stock, persé; equipment would be placed on the roster of one of the integrated railroads. While all three companies shared a common paint scheme, actual ownership of the equipment was denoted by the reporting marks C\u0026amp;O, B\u0026amp;O, or WM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome enthusiasts wish for a CSX heritage program that would resurect the classic Chessie System paint scheme. As far as “Legendary Liveries” is concerned, the cat is back, pulling coal out of the Appalachians again!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWM FEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture this modern GEVO, wearing WM’s famous Circus scheme, waiting to depart Hagerstown with yet another coal train. That is the inspiration behind this model. This is another classic scheme enthusiasts would love to see resurected. Initially applied to 2nd generation diesels by the WM in the 1960s, the classy lines look right at home on a modern GEVO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2005, railroads have been unveiling heritage schemes on their locomotives. This has inspired the model railroad and railfan community to create many “what-if” and heritage paint schemes of their own. We have enjoyed seeing these realistic interpretations of what could have been and have decided to create some of our own. We are proud to announce a new line of legendary railroad paint schemes from the past-with a modern twist-starting with our Genesis ES44AC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing “Legendary Liveries”—where inspiration becomes reality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athearn Genesis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37653548236966,"sku":"ATHG83066","price":203.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/products\/athearn-genesis-g83066-ho-scale-ge-es44ac-diesel-legendary-liveries-western-maryland-wm-9023-a.jpg?v=1611742139","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/athearn-genesis-g83066-ho-scale-ge-es44ac-diesel-legendary-liveries-western-maryland-wm-9023","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}