April 21, 2026 - M.T.H. Electric Trains will be releasing an ALL-NEW Premier O Scale ES44 Diesel Locomotive this Winter. This all new model will be available in the first of three exciting, just announced paint schemes from Canadan Naitional and Norfolk Southern. Available in both hi-rail and scale wheel configurations, each will be available in limited quantities and is expected to begin shipping to M.T.H. Authorized Retailers in December 2026.
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ABOUT THE ALL-NEW PREMIER O SCALE ES44 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE
With a wave of industry consolidation behind it, North American railroading has entered a modern era of heavy hauling. Freight traffic is booming, and locomotive orders from the continent's dominant Class I roads—Union Pacific, BNSF, CSX, Norfolk Southern, Canadian National, and Canadian Pacific—are moving at a record pace. The battle to supply this 21st-century fleet is fiercely contested by the two remaining diesel titans: Caterpillar®-owned EMD with its SD70ACe, and General Electric with its standard-bearing Evolution Series, the ES44AC and ES44DC.
At the heart of the Evolution Series is a revolutionary prime mover: the four-cycle, 12-cylinder GEVO-12. Delivering the same massive 4,400 horsepower as its 16-cylinder FDL predecessor, the GEVO-12 consumes less fuel and reduces emissions by a staggering 40%. GE has boldly proclaimed the EVOs to be “the most fuel-efficient, most environmentally friendly diesel locomotives in history.” Re-thought from the ground up and backed by 25 new U.S. patents, every major Class I railroad has eagerly adopted them, with BNSF currently rostering the largest fleet.
Like all MTH Premier locomotives, the all-new ES44AC delivers O Scale’s finest combination of detail, realism, and performance. Our newly tooled body features sophisticated slide modifications, allowing us to accurately recreate the unique, road-specific body configurations seen across today’s rail networks. On the track, you’ll hear the authentic, throaty chant of a real GEVO-12 motor. Throttle down to a buttery-smooth three scale miles per hour to admire the Evolution Series as it glides by, showcasing see-through fans and grilles, safety tread walkways, and a host of separately applied metal details.
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