Walthers Mainline 910-28061212 HO Scale GE ES44AC GEVO Diesel Florida East Coast "Freedom250" GMTX 250 DCC Sound

Introduced in 2005 to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency's Tier 3 emissions standards, the General Electric ES44AC Evolution series locomotives remain one of the most recognizable engines on today's railroads. The WalthersMainline model captures all the main spotting features of the prototype, including high or low headlights and correct truck type as appropriate for each roadname and correct profile radiator grills.

Features:
NEW! Factory Applied Separate Grab Irons
Constant and directional LED headlights
Operating LED ditch lights
Heavy die-cast metal frame
WalthersProto drive system includes:
All-Wheel Drive and Electrical Pickup for pulling power and reliability
Dual machined brass flywheels for realistic momentum during starts and stops
14:1 gear ratio and helical cut gears for smooth single or multiple unit operation
21-pin DCC decoder socket
Pre-installed sugar-cube-type speaker in DCC and standard DC versions
Minimum Radius: 18" (22" Recommended)
RP-25 metal wheels roll reliably on codes 70, 83 or 100 track
Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers

NEW! ESU LokSound DCC versions feature:
Full array of programmable sound, lighting and performance options
Accurate prime mover, bell, horn and other sound effects
Independent throttle notching and braking for realistic operation
Easily adjust decoder CVs with the ESU LokProgrammer (sold separately)

PLEASE 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 their decoders.