Broadway Limited N 9892 FEC Grupo Mexico ES44AC Diesel Paragon4 DCC Sound

Part of GE's Evolution Series of locomotives, commonly referred to as the GEVO, the GE ES44AC is a six-axle, 12-cylinder, 4,400-horsepower diesel locomotive. In addition to widespread use in North America, these locomotives have also been exported to countries such as Brazil, Kazakhstan, Australia and Egypt.

The Paragon4 sound and control equipped locomotives come with BLI's own integral DCC decoder factory installed. Featuring dual mode DC and DCC operation with superb back EMF motor control, improved DC motor control, built-in capacitor pack for more reliable electrical pick-up, industry best on-board sound with Rolling Thunder functionality, Pro Lighting mode for prototypical light control, Switcher mode for precise low-speed control, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and the same excellent detail level that modelers have come to expect from a Broadway Limited Imports model. Each model boasts road-specific detailing. Paragon4 sound and control system featuring Rolling Thunder. Dual mode DC and DCC operation.

Back EMF for superb slow speed operation in DC and DCC. Prototypically accurate sounsd for the GE ES44AC diesel locomotive. Precision drive mechanism engineered for heavy towing and smooth slow speed operation. Die-cast chassis for maximum tractive effort. Prototypically accurate paint scheme and road number. Separately applied details including handrails, grab irons and bell.

Operates on standard Code 80 track as well as Code 55 and Code 70. Minimum radius curve required for operation: 9 inches. Paragon4 Sound & Control System features. Operates in DC and DCC modes with improved DC speed control.

Built-in capacitor pack to navigate imperfect track. Pro Lighting mode offers individual control of all lights on the model. Switcher mode for precision low speed control. Record & Play operation records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automated operation.

Quillable horn for various lengths and patterns. Choice of three selectable horns. Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell. User-mappable functions with available keys.

Realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command. Prime mover sound intensity varies with load. Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect. EZ Reset button for quick return to factory default settings.