its N scale General Electric ES44AC “GEVO” locomotives.
General Electric developed the Evolution Series (ES) locomo-
tives to comply with the EPA’s Tier 2 emissions standards. ES
locomotives are equipped with AC traction motors and are
powered by a newly-designed 12-cylinder engine (GEVO-12)
that produces the same power as the 16-cylinder AC4400CW,
but with fewer emissions and greater fuel economy. A major
spotting feature is the oversized dual-fan heat exchanger at the
rear of the contemporary locomotive.
Kato has updated
from previous
releases with
additional warn-
ing labels. Other
features include
directional head-
lights, ditch lights,
and illuminated number boards. Two numbers are available
for each road. The models come ready for standard DC ana-
log operation. DCC-equipped versions are available by special
order. Visit the website for more information.
New N scale
releases from
Micro-Trains
Line
include a Pennsylvania heavyweight diner patterned after a car
PRR built in its Altoona Shops in 1926. The ready-to-run model
has an MSRP of $29.95.
