Lionel NS Heritage Units?

You are correct that the GE units are around 73 - 76 inches in length, about the same as the EMD SD70Ace. When they were at Spencer, there was barely enough room between the turntable and the roundhouse.

 

Good Day,

 

My guess is the new ES44AC's will be the same length as the die-cast metal GE Evolution ES44AC which is 19".

 

Regards,

Swafford

 

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The ES44 is a perfect size for my layout and the design and style is great also. Engines over this size travel well on my o72 track, however, they smack the inside walls of my tunnels. I did not leave enough clearance for over hang of larger engines like SD 90 or Centipedes in my tunnels. Right now I considering SD 40 and RS11 for my layout. Running trains is relaxing and fun and I hope Lionel continues building these even if the scale off some. David56