MTH ES44AC vs Lionel ES44AC

interesting!

All those new GE's look the same to me.  Now if it was an Alco Century 636 there would be no mistake

I'll guess 2 possibilities.

First... that its RR specific nomenclature, the same way UP calls them C45ACCTE. Whats the roadname? You may want to google it, and the specific road number and see if you can find a good photo online (railpictures.net, etc....)

Second... It was my understanding that the MTH model is of an early version of the evolution series (to date, I think there are 4 iterations), and it would make sense that GE called it an ES4400CW at first, as follows the GE naming practice, such as AC4400CW or AC6000CW. It is widely known that the MTH and lionel models have differences. Search back a few months for the evo hybrid comparsions, some have detailed photos showing the difference.

I generally agree with the post above. It's even possible both are correct for the same roadname because individual railroads sometimes change their own nomenclature over time.

The MTH version of this model in BNSF is stenciled "AC4400CW' and that's correct because that's what BNSF designated them when first delivered (even though to GE that is the designation of a predecessor model in its catalogue). If I recall correctly, BNSF later changed to GE's nomenclature and called them "ES44ACs." (I believe BNSF's ES44DCs always were so designated by the railroad). MTH's UP version correctly bears the "C45ACCTE" designation that Boilermaker refers to.

Both the MTH and Lionel models generally reflect the appearance of the early ES44 series. Over time, GE has made changes to various things, including the radiators, vents, and even can nose-door placement (which in recent years has moved from the conductor's to engineer's side).

RM

Thanks all of you for the information.

Buzz