{"product_id":"type-ge-es44ac-diesel-locomotive-3","title":"Type GE ES44AC Diesel Locomotive","description":"\u003ch5\u003eItem No: 38448\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eAvailable 4th Quarter 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cell xlarge-10 end\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"introtext-products\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrototype:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNorfolk Southern (NS) type General Electric ES44AC heavy diesel-electric freight locomotive. Deep black basic paint scheme. Road number 8127. The loco looks as it currently does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"hdl-2 bottom-10\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cell medium-6\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-style-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal locomotive frame and body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersion with additional lamps on the rear running boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-fitted smoke generator with dynamic smoke exhaust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany switchable light and sound functions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cab lighting can be controlled digitally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated road number displays can be controlled digitally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-distance headlights can be controlled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentrally mounted motor, four axles powered using cardan shafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperation is possible with knuckle couplers and standard close couplings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model has an mfx+ digital decoder with extensive operating and sound functions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA buffer capacitor to bridge short unpowered sections of track is fitted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The locomotive has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound and light functions. It also has a controlled, high-performance motor with a flywheel, centrally mounted. Two axles in each truck are powered by means of cardan shafts. Traction tires are fitted. The headlights, which can be switched according to the direction of travel, comprise four lamps on the front and rear of the loco. The headlights work in conventional operation and can be turned off in pairs in digital operation. The cab lighting, road number displays, long-distance headlights, and blinking function of the headlights can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free, warm-white LEDs are used for the lighting. A buffer capacitor is fitted. The factory-fitted smoke generator with dynamic smoke exhaust can be controlled digitally. There are many separately applied details. For operation with knuckle couplers, the NEM pocket can be fixed in place using the shims provided. A rail clearance device with a small cutout for the front, brake hoses, and two shims for the NEM pocket are included. Length over the couplers approximately 27 cm \/ 10-5\/8\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Märklin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43626357719088,"sku":"38448","price":743.43,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/7851\/0128\/files\/038448_01.jpg?v=1789573020","url":"https:\/\/westendtrains.ca\/products\/type-ge-es44ac-diesel-locomotive-3","provider":"Westend Trains","version":"1.0","type":"link"}