The ES44ACi/DCi is essentially an ES44AC/DC in a GE AC6000CW's body, with the radiator at the end protruding out over the rear deck in the same way the AC6000CW does. The locomotive's large radiator allows it to handle the Australian outback's extreme temperatures.

The "ES44AC" was GE's successor to its successful AC4400CW line. It met EPA Tier II standards and sold more than 3,000 examples.

General Electric ES44AC; Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND: New: 27 October 2007: Drawing by: Jean-Denis Bachand-Engine Builder: General Electric: ... Traction Motors: GE B13B2B (Six) Tractive Effort (starting) 183,000 lbs @ 35%: Tractive Effort (continuous): 166,000 lbs @ 13.7 mph: Multiple Unit Capability: Yes:

Wabtec’s Evolution Series ES44AC locomotive combines power, performance and efficiency. Originally designed to meet US EPA Tier 2 emissions standards in 2005, the ES44AC model utilizes a 12-cylinder Evolution series engine which leverages 4-stroke combustion technology to maintain horsepower, lower emissions and fuel consumption compared to ...

Dec 31, 2024 · The ES44C4 features AC traction motors, boasting 4,400 horsepower using GE's latest model GE B13B2B traction motor. Canadian Pacific ES44AC #8857 and a BNSF unit lead an ethanol train eastbound on the CSX main line (ex-Chesapeake & Ohio) at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

The General Electric ES44AC (or simply, "GEVO") is a energy-efficient, 4,400 hp locomotive which was first introduced into full production in 2005, with the first ES44AC prototype built in November 2002.

Feb 17, 2025 · Enter General Electric’s A1A trucked ES44C4 model, using idler axles in the middle of each three-axle truck that can be mechanically raised and lowered slightly to adjust the amount of weight applied to the powered axles.

Dec 31, 2024 · The ES44DC was the DC traction version of GE's successful AC traction line (ES44AC). It was the final such model offered, selling 1,149 examples.

The GE (General Electric) ES44AC is a type of six-axle, 12-cylinder, 4,400hp diesel locomotive built by GE Transportation Systems from 2004 to present (though first introduced in early 2002).

Designated as the ES44 (Evolution Series, 4,400 horsepower), prototype variations in North American service include locos with DC or AC traction motors and buyers have also specified center idler axles, as well as high adhesion or steerable trucks.