{"product_id":"walthersmainline-910-20234-ge-es44ac-esu-sound-dcc-union-pacific-5696-ho","title":"WalthersMainline 910-20234 | GE ES44AC GEVO - ESU Sound \u0026 DCC - Union Pacific #5696 | HO Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring modern six-axle power to your railroad with this WalthersMainline GE ES44AC Evolution Series GEVO in Union Pacific colors, road number 5696 — a one-time run of this number. The ES44AC is the most popular prototype diesel in North America, and this model backs up the look with a factory-installed ESU sound decoder, dual-mode DC\/DCC operation, and a smooth five-pole skew-wound drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more HO 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\u003eFactory-installed ESU sound decoder — dual-mode DC and DCC (14\/28\/128 speed steps), full 8-notch GEVO prime mover with compressor and dynamic brake sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 air horns and 2 bells changeable via CVs; 4 function outputs with brightness control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED headlight, working front ditch lights, constant and directional lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-pole skew-wound motor, 14:1 helical-cut gearing, dual machined brass flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive and all-wheel electrical pickup; RP-25 metal wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProto MAX metal knuckle couplers, factory installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles 18\" radius curves (22\" or larger recommended); 21-pin DCC plug\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\u003ctbody\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;\"\u003e910-20234\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 (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;\"\u003e5696\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;\"\u003eDCC Sound Equipped (ESU, dual-mode DC\/DCC)\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 (2003–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;\"\u003e616374224425\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\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\u003eDoes this locomotive have sound?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it ships with a factory-installed ESU sound decoder with the full 8-notch GEVO prime mover, 4 selectable air horns, and 2 bells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it run on a DC (non-DCC) layout?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The ESU decoder is dual-mode, so it runs on standard DC as well as DCC (14, 28, or 128 speed steps).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat curves can it handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt negotiates 18\" radius curves, though 22\" or larger is recommended for best appearance and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat era is this locomotive right for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ES44AC was introduced in 2003 and is still in front-line service, so it fits any modern-era Union Pacific layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WalthersMainline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47959971299583,"sku":"910-20234","price":175.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/ge_es44ac_evolution_series_gevo_esu_sound_dcc_910-20234_big.jpg?v=1782948061","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/walthersmainline-910-20234-ge-es44ac-esu-sound-dcc-union-pacific-5696-ho","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}