{"product_id":"walthers-mainline-910-10233-es44ac-gevo-union-pacific-5499-ho","title":"WalthersMainline 910-10233 | GE ES44AC GEVO - Standard DC - Union Pacific #5499 | HO Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBring the power of today's railroading to your HO Scale layout with this WalthersMainline GE ES44AC Evolution Series “GEVO” in Union Pacific colors, road number #5499. Introduced in 2005 to meet tougher emissions standards, the 4,400-hp ES44 quickly became the most popular prototype diesel in North America, with thousands still in service today — and this limited-edition run pairs that modern muscle with the same powerful drive used in WalthersProto locomotives. This is the Standard DC version, ready to run on conventional DC layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLooking for more HO Scale locomotives? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/trains-track\/scale-ho\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHO Trains \u0026amp; Track\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/track-tools-accessories\/scale-ho\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHO Track \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLimited edition — one-time run of this road number\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFive-pole skew-wound motor with dual machined brass flywheels and 14:1 helical-cut gearing for quiet, smooth running\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast metal chassis with all-wheel drive and all-wheel electrical pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConstant, directional LED lighting with working front ditch lights and correct high or low headlight per prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCorrect-profile radiator grilles and rooftop walkway surface details\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRP-25 metal wheels and Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHandles 18\" radius curves (22\" or larger recommended); six powered axles\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: HO (1:87)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWalthersMainline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e910-10233\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHO Scale (1:87)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUnion Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e#5499\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocomotive Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDiesel — GE ES44AC Evolution Series (GEVO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandard DC (no decoder or sound installed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModern (2005–present)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Curve Radius\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e18\" (22\" or larger recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e616374224296\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this locomotive DCC or sound equipped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — this is the Standard DC version with no decoder or sound installed. It runs out of the box on conventional DC layouts; if you run DCC, an aftermarket decoder can be added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the minimum curve it can handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt easily handles 18\" radius curves, though 22\" or larger looks and runs best with a locomotive this long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it run well with other units?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the five-pole skew-wound motor, dual flywheels, and helical-cut gears are designed for smooth multiple-unit operation alongside other WalthersMainline and WalthersProto diesels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add more detail?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — grab irons can be added with the GE ES44 Evolution Series Diesel Detail Kit (910-250, sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WalthersMainline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47959969104127,"sku":"910-10233","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/ge_es44ac_evolution_series_gevo_standard_dc_910-10233_big.jpg?v=1783529952","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/walthers-mainline-910-10233-es44ac-gevo-union-pacific-5499-ho","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}