BLI 9873 HO Scale GE ES44AC GEVO Iowa Interstate IAIS 516  - Stealth DC

Rock Island Heritage 30th Anniversary

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, BLI is 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 Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC system, or in "Stealth Series" No-Sound / DCC-Ready configuration. Each model boasts road-specific details and individually controllable lights.

FEATURES:

• Stealth Series - Model is DCC-Ready out-of-the-box, No Sound
• Out-of-the-box, front and rear lights are directional, Other lights are ON with track power
• Model is equipped with an 8-ohm speaker already installed and ready to use if the modeler desires
• 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
• Prototypical light operation—accurate for each paint scheme
• Metal Kadee-compatible couplers (2)
• Will operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 rail
• Minimum operating radius: 18 inches
• Individually controllable lights:
  • Headlight
  • Rear Light
  • Cab Light
  • Numberboard Lights
  • Ditch Lights