The GE AC4400CW, sometimes referred as " AC44CW ", is a 4,400 horsepower (3,300 kW) diesel-electric locomotive that was built by GE Transportation Systems between 1993 and 2004. It is similar to the Dash 9-44CW, but uses AC traction motors …

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Jan 1, 2025 · The AC4400CW was basically a variant of the C44-9W in that it featured AC (alternating current) traction motors instead of the more traditional DC (direct current) traction motors. Different from the traditional DCs, AC traction motors are much more simple, reliable, and easier to maintain albeit they costs far more.

Introduced by GE in 1993 and built until 2004, when it was replaced by the Evolution Series Tier II compliant model, the AC4400CW is a staple of modern railroading. 2,834 examples were built with many still plying the rails in their as delivered configurations or as rebuilt variations.

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Two years behind rival EMD, General Electric entered the AC traction business in June 1993 with the AC4400CW — 4400 horsepower, "C" for 3-axle trucks, and "W" for wide North American cab. The new engine was basically an AC version of the Dash 9-44CW introduced the same year.

Through mergers with SP and CNW, UP became one of the largest owners of AC4400’s with over 900 production units. A few received UP’s newer “flag” scheme as depicted with UP 6700 which was originally UP 9997, UP’s very first AC4400.

Mar 22, 2025 · CNW AC4400 athearn rtr DC. Proto2000 DC KCS E Unit. Missing several small details, a roof piece is missing and the rear door is gone. This engine struggles at first to move but once it starts moving it pulls well.

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