Dear HO Scale Customers;

Walthers Mainline is excited to announce more New GE (General Electric) ET44AC GEVO Tier 4 Diesel Locomotives

Canadian National

Canadian Pacific Kansas City

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

 

 

Walthers proudly introduces a limited-edition collection of commemorative models and collectibles honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary. Blending historical significance with strong collector appeal, these officially licensed releases offer retailers a timely opportunity to drive traffic, engage hobbyists and collectors alike, and participate in a once-in-a-generation celebration.

 

WalthersMainline General Electric ET44AC GEVO Tier 4 Locomotive

• America250 officially licensed product
• Accurately models special CPKC paint scheme
• LED lighting
• Flywheel equipped WalthersProto drive for smooth operation
• Available with optional, factory installed ESU Sound & DCC decoder

 

First introduced in 2012 to comply with strict EPA Tier 4 emissions standards, the ET44AC is the latest addition to General Electric’s Evolution Series of locomotives. These 4,400 hp diesels have set a new standard for heavy hauling freight locomotives in North America. The WalthersMainline model captures all the main spotting features of the Tier 4, including its 16" longer length, larger radiators and modified exhaust and cooling systems. These locomotives have become the modern standard for freight haulage across North America, and various other countries the world over where heavy tonnage requires the 4,400 horsepower provided by these units.

 

This latest run from WalthersMainline features:

• Limited run with an officially licensed America250 unit
• Available with ESU Sound for DCC and DC layouts featuring:

- 4 function outputs with brightness control by CV

- Fully DCC compatible

- 14, 28, 128 speed steps

- Dual mode DC and DCC

- 4 air horns changeable by CVs

- 2 bells changeable by CVs

- Full 8-notch prime mover sounds

- Compressor

- Dynamic brake

- Multiple realistic lighting effects

- 21-pin DCC plug

• Pre-installed 11mm x 15mm sugar cube speaker
• Correct profile radiator grilles and roof-top walkway surface details
• 2- or 3-vent dynamic brake vent as appropriate
• Can easily handle 18" radius curves (22" or larger recommended)
• Six powered axles per unit
• LED Lighting includes:

- Correct headlight position per prototype

- Working front ditch lights

• Two truck styles to match prototypes:

- Standard high adhesion

- C4 A1A center idler axle

• Same powerful and ultrasmooth drive as WalthersProto locos
• Fully assembled
• Add grab irons to your model with the GE ET44AC Tier 4 Diesel Detail Kit (910-262, sold separately)
• Prototypically accurate RP-25 metal wheels
• Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers

 

 

Order Due Date: May 31, 2026

Anticipated Delivery Date: May 2027

 

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