ES44AC's Are In!

 

But the question is... did lionel catch it and put the right cab number on the model so it matched? (I know in this case it probably doesnt matter because I think all of BNSF's ES44s are 4 window models), but they seem notorious for half arsing their homework and using a cab number which doesnt match the model they made, even though a series of numbers exist that is an exact match.

 

I predict we'll see NS black models in the catalog next year, I just hope they modularly tooled the nose so they can run some other road names and get it right.

Question for the new ES44ac owners. Are the side railings still as incredibly delicate as they are on the die cast?

No you can probley pick it up by them ..Alot of the diecast rails where never tighen enough from the factory. I must or repaired at least 10 of them.   I got mine yesterday now i wish they would of made them in diecast ... Heres a video of the pennsy.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...amp;feature=youtu.be

 

 

Good looking units by the pictures posted by everyone. The units do not seem to be as glossy as the prototypes are; especially the Pennsylvania unit. The pictures of Lionel's version seem to be flat whereas the prototype pictures I have seen have the unit in a very high gloss. 

Here are the new Lionel N&W and Central of Ga ES44ACs.

 

Neal Jeter

 

 

 

Very nice units, Neal.

WBC,
The Lionel units are glossy.  It just doesn't show up on camera with certain angles.  It is a nice gloss, but not overdone.