{"product_id":"marklin-38448","title":"Marklin HO 38448 Type GE ES44AC Diesel Locomotive Fall 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrototype:\u003c\/b\u003e Norfolk Southern (NS) type General Electric ES44AC heavy diesel-electric freight locomotive. Deep black basic paint scheme. Road number 8127. The loco looks as it currently does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal locomotive frame and body.\r\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersion with additional lamps on the rear running boards.\r\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-fitted smoke generator with dynamic smoke exhaust.\r\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany switchable light and sound functions.\r\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cab lighting can be controlled digitally.\r\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated road number displays can be controlled digitally.\r\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-distance headlights can be controlled.\r\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentrally mounted motor, four axles powered using cardan shafts.\r\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperation is possible with knuckle couplers and standard close couplings.\r\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model has an mfx+ digital decoder with extensive operating and sound functions.\r\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA buffer capacitor to bridge short unpowered sections of track is fitted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e The locomotive has an mfx+ digital decoder and extensive sound and light functions. It also has a controlled, high-performance motor with a flywheel, centrally mounted. Two axles in each truck are powered by means of cardan shafts. Traction tires are fitted. The headlights, which can be switched according to the direction of travel, comprise four lamps on the front and rear of the loco. The headlights work in conventional operation and can be turned off in pairs in digital operation. The cab lighting, road number displays, long-distance headlights, and blinking function of the headlights can be controlled digitally. Maintenance-free, warm-white LEDs are used for the lighting. A buffer capacitor is fitted. The factory-fitted smoke generator with dynamic smoke exhaust can be controlled digitally. There are many separately applied details. For operation with knuckle couplers, the NEM pocket can be fixed in place using the shims provided. A rail clearance device with a small cutout for the front, brake hoses, and two shims for the NEM pocket are included. Length over the couplers approximately 27 cm \/ 10-5\/8\".\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother type GE ES44AC diesel locomotive with a different road number is available in the Märklin H0 range as item 38449.\nA DC version of this model is available in the Trix H0 range as item 25448.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more Märklin explanation videos on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCB-OmGaVsGnWkUFtRGIryKA\"\u003eYouTube Channel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpare parts for our articles can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maerklin.de\/en\/service\/instructions-spare-parts\/spare-parts\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e in our spare parts search.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Functions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl Unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadlight(s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke generator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiesel locomotive op. sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound of squealing brakes off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineer’s cab lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitching maneuver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhistle for switching maneuver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber Board Lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong distance headlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight Function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront Headlights off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab Radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront Headlights off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlower motors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound of Couplers Engaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound of uncoupling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial sound function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear Headlights off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear Headlights off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight Function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetting off Air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplenishing diesel fuel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcedure function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab Radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab Radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening cab door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Marklin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45584487514288,"sku":"38448","price":522.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/0161\/8352\/files\/4cd53c49c5ed41fc1f74145138541dcc1787756423.jpg?v=1789486316","url":"https:\/\/euromodeltrains.com\/products\/marklin-38448","provider":"Euro Model Trains","version":"1.0","type":"link"}