{"product_id":"fox-valley-models-10014-n-scale-es44ah-armed-forces-csx-1776-dcc-loksound","title":"Fox Valley Models 10014 N Scale ES44AH \"Armed Forces\" CSX 1776 DCC LokSound","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFox Valley Models 10014 N Scale ES44AH \"Armed Forces\" CSX 1776 DCC LokSound\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2019, CSX partnered with Operation Gratitude, Blue Star Families, Operation Homefront, Wounded Warrior Project, and First Responders Children’s Foundation as part of their Pride In Service™ initiative. To honor our heroes, CSX painted three unique “Spirit” locomotives: Armed Forces, First Responders, and Law Enforcement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFox Valley Models worked closely with CSX to accurately reproduce these special locomotives in N Scale. A portion of the model proceeds will benefit each of these exceptional non-profit organizations. These specially decorated FVM GEVO locomotives are now available as DCC with sound, and DCC ready versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2002, GE released the first GEVO, a new series of locomotives that would replace the AC4400CW and Dash 9-44CW. The first two models were the ES44DC and ES44AC. The ES44C4 followed a few years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new models were designed to meet the stricter diesel locomotive emissions standards imposed by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. The EPA “Tier” emissions standards are a series, or Tiers, of allowable emissions levels based upon a locomotive’s date of manufacture. In 2005, Tier 2 took effect followed by Tier 3 in 2010 and Tier 4 took in 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGE developed a new diesel engine, the 12-cylinder GEVO 12, to meet the new emission standards. Both the bore and stroke were increased to produce the same 4,400 horsepower as the older 7FDL16 16-cylinder engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new prime mover drives an alternator producing AC current that is rectified to DC current. On the ES44DC, this powers the traction motors. On the ES44AC and ES44C4, 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 external appearance is similar to the AC4400CW. In fact, the cab on early ES44s is almost identical. In 2009, GE changed the cab and nose, moving the nose door from the left side to the right side and replacing the curve seams with more square seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike their predecessors, both the AC and DC versions of the ES44 have the large box behind the cab. The biggest visual difference is the larger “wing” structure over the radiator cab. The thicker radiators and related equipment in the radiator cab work to cool the exhaust, which reduces emissions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer options and design changes have resulted in seven different dynamic brake configurations. The grilles on the sides of the radiator cab have also gone through seven configurations. The most recent units have changed the latches on the engine cab doors to match the ET44 units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough EPA Tier 4 standards went into effect in 2015, the ES44-series continue to be built. This is due to the Tier 4 Credits, a complicated system that allows GE to continue to build and various railroads to buy the ES44 based on the number of Tier 4 units built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 2 testbed units and 35 pre-production units, over 7,600 additional ES44s have been built. All of the major railroads including BNSF, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, CSX, Norfolk Southern, and Union Pacific have fleets with 100s of units. Florida East Coast, Ferromex, Iowa Interstate, and Kansas City Southern also operate ES44s. In addition, 131 were built as lease units for Citirail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES44 has become the best-selling diesel locomotive of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew paint scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 2019 to present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries 3065-3174, built 3-11\/13\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePride in Service: “Spirit Of Our Armed Forces”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad number 1776 (formerly 3112)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA portion of the proceeds from the sale of this locomotive benefit the following non-profit organizations:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Star Families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst Responders Children’s Foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperation Homefront\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperation Gratitude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWounded Warrior Project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed by CSX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint scheme created using paint \u0026amp; lettering diagrams provided by CSX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican flag printed on cab side windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating LED-illuminated front deck-mounted ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted and LED-illuminated number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-applied detail parts: wire grab irons, 3-hose MU clusters, uncoupling levers, windshield wipers, sunshades, brake wheel, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall snowplow with open doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating knuckle couplers – Micro-Trains® compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody mounted coupler box – accepts Micro-Trains® 1015\/1016 type couplers without modification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalkway with front anticlimber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGE “nub” pattern walkway tread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow profile end handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose door with window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront LED-illuminated headlight with lenses on low short hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGE safety cab with four (4) side windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cab interior with floor, rear wall, seats, and desktop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab roof octagonal antenna dome with medium rectangle antenna dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacitor box on left side walkway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLost wax brass cast Nathan AirChime K5HL horn mounted on engine cab roof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eES44 style exhaust stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-mounted rear sandfiller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED-illuminated high mounted vertical rear headlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGE Steerable trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir tanks with lower mounting brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel tank mounted steel bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5,000 gallon fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle fuel fills per side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor with 5-pole skew wound armature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pick-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting and lettering legible under magnification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates on Code 55 and 80 rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging safely stores model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Radius: 9 ¾”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Radius: 11”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC \u0026amp; sound equipped locomotives also feature:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESU-LokSound 5 Micro DCC \u0026amp; sound decoder with “Full Throttle”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCube-type speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate FDL-16 prime mover and auxiliary sounds, horn, bell, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates on both DC and DCC layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fox Valley Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43219385221333,"sku":"FVM10014","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/products\/fox-valley-models-10014-n-scale-es44ah-armed-forces-csx-1776-dcc-loksound.jpg?v=1655484299","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/fox-valley-models-10014-n-scale-es44ah-armed-forces-csx-1776-dcc-loksound","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}