New From Kato: N Scale ES44s. The GE ES44 is one of the most successful and widely used diesel-electric locomotives in modern North American railroading. Introduced by GE Transportation in the early 2000s, it was designed specifically to meet the EPA’s Tier 2 emissions standards.

Prototype Information:

The ES (Evolution Series) of locomotives are built by GE Transportation Systems and designed to meet the U.S. EPA’s Tier 2 locomotive emissions standards that took effect in 2005. These Evolution Series locomotives are equipped with AC traction motors and are powered by a newly designed “GEVO-12” 12 cylinder engine that produces the same power as the 16 cylinder AC4400CW, but with fewer emissions and greater fuel economy. It also carries a redesigned air-to-air dual-fan heat exchanger, which gives it its distinct “oversized” radiator; a common spotting feature for these new locomotives.

Features:

• Drop in DCC compatible
• Illuminated Ditch Lights
• Multiple body styles to reflect different “as delivered” railroad specifications
• Kato Magnetic Knuckle Coupler
• Powerful 5-pole Kato Motor
• Directional Headlight and illuminated numberboards