| Announced Date: |
Jan 2023 |
| Released Date: |
Aug 2023 |
| Individually Boxed: |
Yes
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Rail Line: Chicago Northwestern
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Road Number: 8842
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Gauge: O Gauge
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Power: Electric
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Engine Type: Diesel
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Min Curve: O54
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Dimensions: Length: 19"
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Most Recent Catalog: 2023 Big Book
Features:
- LEGACY® Control System equipped – able to run in LEGACY® Control mode, in TrainMaster® Command Control mode, or in Conventional mode with a standard transformer
- Bluetooth® Control - Operate with Universal Remote or LionChief® App
- Lionel Voice Control (LVC) - run your locomotive by speaking commands into your phone via LionChief® App
- Odyssey® II Speed Control
- IR Transmitter for SensorTrack™
- Dual powerful maintenance-free motors with momentum flywheels
- ElectorCoupler™ on front and rear
- Traction tires
- Refined Conventional Transformer Control mode with lower starting speeds
- Fan-driven smoke unit
- Adjustable smoke output
- Directional lighting including LED headlights
- Marker lights on front and rear
- Illuminated number boards
- Lighted cab interior
- Die-cast trucks, pilot and fuel tank
- Metal frame
- High levels of separately applied metal details
- Engineer and conductor figures
- Kinematic pilot for closer coupling on curves
LEGACY® RailSounds® sound system featuring:
- CrewTalk™ dialog with different scenarios depending on whether the locomotive is in motion or stopped
- TrainSounds that mimic realistic radio chatter when the locomotive is in motion or stopped
- Six official railroad speeds with CrewTalk dialog
- Eight diesel RPM levels
- LEGACY® "Real-Time Quilling Horn" control with instant response for realistic signature "quilling" and correctly timed warning signals
- 5 different horns to choose from for a more customized experience
- Single hit or continuous mechanical bell sounds
- 5 levels of bell pitching for customized sounds
- Sequence Control: Plays the sound effects of an entire trip, including warning sounds and announcements, based on the movement and speed of the locomotive
- Current speed and fuel dialog, refueling sound effects
Overview:
While there is no shortage of prototypical heritage units on the road today, we can't help but think that there are still quite a few fantastic paint schemes from the 1990s that would have looked great going forward. So we're raising up a few "fallen flags" and other classic looks for this round of ES44AC's. Each road is available in two powered numbers and one non-powered Superbass unit so you can create a whole consist.
