{"product_id":"walthers-mainline-910-20809-ge-et44ac-evolution-series-gevo-tier-4-norfolk-southern-3646-standard-dc-ho-scale-pre-order","title":"Walthers Mainline (910-20809) | GE ET44AC Evolution Series GEVO Tier 4 | Norfolk Southern #3646 | DCC \u0026 Sound | HO Scale [PRE-ORDER]","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 28px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px;\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 10px 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"404\"\u003eModern power meets exceptional value with the WalthersMainline HO Scale GE ET44AC Evolution Series GEVO Tier 4 locomotive. Featuring all-new tooling and loaded with premium features typically found on higher-end models, this locomotive is perfect for contemporary freight operations and modern-era layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eBuilt to capture the distinctive appearance and performance of General Electric’s Tier 4-compliant Evolution Series locomotives, the ET44AC delivers impressive pulling power, smooth operation, and sharp prototype detail in a package designed for both operators and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 23px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eNorfolk Southern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eNorfolk Southern is one of America’s premier eastern railroads, operating a vast freight network across 22 states and serving many of the nation’s largest industrial centers, ports, and intermodal hubs. Officially formed in 1982 through the merger of Norfolk \u0026amp; Western and Southern Railway, Norfolk Southern carries forward a rich railroading heritage that stretches back more than a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eThe railroad is especially well known among railfans for its striking black locomotive paint scheme featuring the iconic white “horsehead” logo. Norfolk Southern locomotives have become a staple of modern railroading throughout the eastern United States, regularly hauling intermodal traffic, coal trains, automotive shipments, manifest freight, and unit trains across busy mainlines and mountain territory alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eNorfolk Southern was one of the first major railroads to adopt large fleets of GE Evolution Series locomotives, including the powerful ET44AC Tier 4 units. These modern locomotives were introduced to meet stricter environmental standards while still delivering the high horsepower and reliability needed for demanding freight service across the railroad’s extensive system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eOne of Norfolk Southern’s most popular railfan programs was its highly successful “Heritage Unit” fleet, where special locomotives were painted to honor many of the railroad’s predecessor lines including the Southern Railway, Norfolk \u0026amp; Western, Conrail, Nickel Plate Road, and Pennsylvania Railroad. These colorful tribute locomotives became some of the most photographed trains in North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1987\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eToday, Norfolk Southern operates key freight corridors linking the Midwest, Southeast, and East Coast ports, making its locomotives a common sight from Chicago to Atlanta and from Pittsburgh to the Carolinas. For HO scale modelers, Norfolk Southern ET44AC locomotives are essential power for modern eastern freight operations and contemporary intermodal service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 23px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 16px; padding-left: 22px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14o2os7\" data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eHO Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v4jx6o\" data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eAll-new tooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k6botl\" data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eEasily handles 18\" radius curves (22\" or larger recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1133tau\" data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eSix powered axles per unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kgzwqo\" data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eLED headlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m6v1x6\" data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eLED ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lfjiea\" data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eSame powerful drive as WalthersProto® locomotives featuring:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h72bms\" data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eFive-pole skew-wound motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sqwjue\" data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e14:1 gear ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cbve2j\" data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eHelical-cut gears for quiet operation and smooth multiple-unit performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hgnkoa\" data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eAll-wheel drive and electrical pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10wlarb\" data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eDual machined brass flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d1m9m2\" data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eHeavy die-cast metal chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bp8i5i\" data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003eConstant and directional LED lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qc67o1\" data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eRP-25 metal wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"164t96x\" data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eProto MAX™ metal knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bnre30\" data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eStandard DC versions include:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"142otta\" data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003e21-pin DCC decoder socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u9e0zd\" data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003ePre-installed speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uvquw1\" data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eESU Sound \u0026amp; DCC versions feature:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ya21cb\" data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003e4 function outputs with CV-controlled brightness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gf33e9\" data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003e14, 28, and 128 speed steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"83ttt3\" data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003eDual-mode DC and DCC operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mj76yc\" data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e4 selectable air horns via CVs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1whzrro\" data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003e2 selectable bells via CVs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ahidwg\" data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eFull 8-notch prime mover sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"86wp8j\" data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eCompressor sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i05hsi\" data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eDynamic brake sounds\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 23px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 16px; padding-left: 22px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"877\" data-start=\"867\" data-section-id=\"14o2os7\"\u003eModern-era freight operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"877\" data-start=\"867\" data-section-id=\"14o2os7\"\u003eIntermodal trains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"877\" data-start=\"867\" data-section-id=\"14o2os7\"\u003eUnit grain, coal, ethanol, and manifest service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"877\" data-start=\"867\" data-section-id=\"14o2os7\"\u003eClass I railroad modelers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"877\" data-start=\"867\" data-section-id=\"14o2os7\"\u003eContemporary locomotive fleets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"877\" data-start=\"867\" data-section-id=\"14o2os7\"\u003eOperators looking for reliable multi-unit performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 28px 0 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #b83a26; font-size: 26px; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003eThis is a pre-order item!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eℹ️ \u003cstrong\u003ePlease review before placing your pre-order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eHow to Place Your Pre-Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 24px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eWait for the button to say \u003cstrong\u003e“Pre-Order Now”\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eConfirm you see \u003cstrong\u003e“$0.00 due today”\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eComplete checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #111827; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eHow Pre-Orders Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 15px; padding-left: 22px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eReserve your item today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eWe will contact you once inventory is en route to us with your final invoice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eManufacturer delivery dates are estimates and may change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eYou will still enter payment information at checkout, but as long as you see \u003cstrong\u003e“$0.00 due today”\u003c\/strong\u003e, your card will not be charged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eWe do not automatically charge cards when pre-orders arrive. 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