While there is no shortage of prototypical heritage units on the road today, we can't help but think that there are still quite a few fantastic paint schemes from the 1990s that would have looked great going forward. So we're raising up a few "fallen flags" and other classic looks for this round of ES44AC's. Each road is available in two powered numbers and one non-powered Superbass unit so you can create a whole consist.
- LEGACY® Control System equipped – able to run in LEGACY® Control mode, in TrainMaster® Command Control mode, or in Conventional mode with a standard transformer
 
- Bluetooth® Control - Operate with Universal Remote or LionChief® App
 
- Lionel Voice Control (LVC) - run your locomotive by speaking commands into your phone via LionChief® App
 
- Odyssey® II Speed Control
 
- IR Transmitter for SensorTrack™
 
- Dual powerful maintenance-free motors with momentum flywheels
 
- ElectorCoupler™ on front and rear
 
- Traction tires
 
- Refined Conventional Transformer Control mode with lower starting speeds
 
- Fan-driven smoke unit
 
- Adjustable smoke output
 
- Directional lighting including LED headlights
 
- Marker lights on front and rear
 
- Illuminated number boards
 
- Lighted cab interior
 
- Die-cast trucks, pilot and fuel tank
 
- Metal frame
 
- High levels of separately applied metal details
 
- Engineer and conductor figures
 
- Kinematic pilot for closer coupling on curves
 
LEGACY® RailSounds® sound system featuring:
- CrewTalk™ dialog with different scenarios depending on whether the locomotive is in motion or stopped
 
- TrainSounds that mimic realistic radio chatter when the locomotive is in motion or stopped
 
- Six official railroad speeds with CrewTalk dialog
 
- Eight diesel RPM levels
 
- LEGACY® "Real-Time Quilling Horn" control with instant response for realistic signature "quilling" and correctly timed warning signals
 
- 5 different horns to choose from for a more customized experience
 
- Single hit or continuous mechanical bell sounds
 
- 5 levels of bell pitching for customized sounds
 
- Sequence Control: Plays the sound effects of an entire trip, including warning sounds and announcements, based on the movement and speed of the locomotive
 
- Current speed and fuel dialog, refueling sound effects
 
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
- Rail Line: BNSF
 
- Road Number: 5555
 
- Gauge: O Gauge 
 
- Power: Electric
 
- Engine Type: Diesel
 
- Min Curve: O54
 
- Dimensions: Length: 19"
 
- Most Recent Catalog: 2023 Big Book