Guaranteed Pre-Order Deadline is May 25th, 2026After closing, you may still place a pre-order and we will attempt to acquire one for you.Estimated Delivery Date Is: October 2026 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.This Kato GE ES44AC is based on units in service from coast to coast since 2003. This diesel locomotive features a five-pole motor with dual flywheels, directional LED headlights, highly detailed body, great decoration and Kato knuckle couplers. It comes equipped with a factory-installed dual-mode TCS DCC decoder for operation on DCC layouts. The model will also run on DC systems, but cannot be operated in the same consist with non-DCC diesels. This GE ES44AC will be at home on the head end of your railroad's 2000s and later freight consists.Model Features: Multiple body styles to reflect different “as delivered” railroad specifications Powerful five-pole KATO motor with dual brass flywheels Directional Headlight and illuminated, preprinted number boards Illuminated ditch lights Kato magnetic knuckle coupler
