Broadway Limited Imports N 3553 GE ES44AC, Unpainted NS Type (Equipped with Paragon3 Rolling Thunder Sound/DC/DCC)

Broadway Limited is excited to release its most modern diesel locomotive ever — The GE ES44AC. The Evolution Series 4400HP DC Traction locomotive is part of GE Transportation Systems line of diesel locomotives that were built to meet the EPAs 2005 Tier 2 locomotive emissions standards. All Evolution Series locomotives delivered to the North American market are six axle locomotives equipped with Nathan-Airchime K5HL-R2 Evolution airhorns. The GE ES44AC is still in use today serving the entire nation through a variety of hauling tasks including traffic resulting from the Ethanol mandate. CSX has some 200 units on or coming onto its roster, while Iowa Interstate ordered 14 units. Norfolk Southern purchased 24 units, receiving the first of its allotment in 2008. This spectacularly detailed modern diesel will come equipped with our cutting edge Paragon3 Sound and control system — yet another way that Broadway Limited leads the pack in model railroading technology.

NEW Paragon3 Sound & Operation System Featuring Rolling Thunder with Authentic Sounds and Prototypical Operation in both DC and DCC environments
Integral DCC Decoder with Back EMF for Industry Best Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
Precision Drive Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing and smooth slow speed operation
Premium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Schemes
Prototypical Light Operation with Blue/White LED Headlight, Rear Light

ABS Body with Die Cast chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort
(2) Operating MicroTrains #1015 or Compatible Couplers
Separately Applied Handrails, Ladders, Whistle, and Brass Bell
Will Operate on Code 55, 70, and 80 Rail
Recommended Minimum Radius: 9.75″

Industry-Leading SOUND Features:
Operates in DC & DCC (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
Record & Play Operation – Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
16-bit Sample Rate for exceptional high frequency sound clarity
Alternate Whistle/Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle – both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played
Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell
Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys
Passenger Station Ambient Sounds – Controlled with Function Key
Freight Yard related radio chatter – Controlled with Function Key
Lumber Yard Ambient Sounds – Controlled with Function Key
Farm related radio chatter – Controlled with Function Key
Crew Radio Communications – Controlled with Function Key
Maintenance Yard related radio chatter – Controlled with Function Key
Demo Mode for display and demonstrations
Simple Programming with Integral DCC Decoder
Individually adjustable sound volumes for most effects