New Item Gauge H0 - Article No. 38444

Type GE ES44AC Diesel Locomotive

Prototype: Norfolk Southern (NS) type General Electric ES44AC heavy diesel-electric freight locomotive. The model has the gray/green/black basic paint scheme of the former Southern Railway. Road number 8099. The loco looks as it currently does as a heritage loco.

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Most Important Facts

Article No.	38444
Gauge / Design type	H0 / 1:87
Era	VI
Kind	Diesel Locomotives

499,00 € RRP, incl. Tax

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Highlights

This is a limited-edition special model with a numbered certificate of authenticity.
Metal locomotive frame and body.
Version with additional lamps on the rear running boards.
Factory-fitted smoke generator with dynamic smoke exhaust.
Many switchable light and sound functions.
The cab lighting can be controlled digitally.
Illuminated road number displays can be controlled digitally.
Long-distance headlights can be controlled.
Centrally mounted motor, four axles powered using cardan shafts.
Operation is possible with knuckle couplers and standard close couplers.
The model has an mfx+ digital decoder with extensive operating and sound functions.
A buffer capacitor to bridge short unpowered sections of track is fitted.

Product description

Model: The loco 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. 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. Lighting with maintenance-free warm white LEDs. A buffer capacitor is fitted. The factory-fitted smoke generator with dynamic smoke exhaust can be controlled digitally. 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").

A DC version of this model is available in the Trix H0 range as item 25544.

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This model will be released in 2026 as a one-time series and is limited to 1,500 pieces worldwide. A numbered Certificate of Authenticity is included.

Publications

- New items brochure 2026

Digital Functions

	Control Unit	Mobile Station	Mobile Station 2	Central Station 1/2	Central Station 3/2* Mobile Station 2**
Headlight(s)
Smoke generator
Diesel locomotive op. sounds
Horn
Direct control
Sound of squealing brakes off
Engineer’s cab lighting
Switching maneuver
Whistle for switching maneuver
Number Board Lights
Long distance headlights
Light Function
Front Headlights off
Cab Radio
Front Headlights off
Blower motors
Bell
Sound of Couplers Engaging
Sound of uncoupling
Special sound function
Rear Headlights off
Rear Headlights off
Light Function
Letting off Air
Sanding
Compressor
Replenishing diesel fuel
Procedure function
Cab Radio
Cab Radio
Opening cab door