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ES40DC, ES44AC and ES44DC visual differences

Posted by jlester2

on Wed, Jun 7 2006 8:24 PM

Does anyone know the visual differences between the following locomitives?

ES40DC, ES44AC and ES44DC. Has GE put out anything else new besides these models?

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Posted by coborn35

on Wed, Jun 7 2006 8:58 PM

None. Not that Im aware of.

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Posted by Lord Atmo

on Wed, Jun 7 2006 10:27 PM

Alec told me that only Norfolk Southern has the ES40DC. dont quote me on this. i cant remember. but i think that was right

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Posted by trainboyH16-44

on Wed, Jun 7 2006 10:37 PM

That's right, only NS has the ES40DC. I believe these are the only american engines built by GE currently, but don't quote me on that.
As for visual differences..There don't appear to be any major ones. I was hoping that the big cabinet on the left side would only be on the ACs..no luck.
ES44DC http://archive.trainpix.com/BNSF/GEORIG/ES44DC/800X600/7659.JPG
ES44AC http://www.railroadforums.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=21259

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Posted by chad thomas

on Thu, Jun 8 2006 9:11 AM

I see several differances between the units Matthew sited above. First the AC has a vent / access panel below the 57 on the cab. The DC unit has two access panels just behind the cab where the inverter banks are on an AC. On the AC there is a smal box on the walkway behind the inverter banks that isn't on the DC. There is also a difference between the vent placement above the inverter banks, on the AC they are right next to eachother and on the DC they are spaced further apart.

Posted by Anonymous

on Thu, Jun 8 2006 11:15 AM

I guess the biggest thing that stands out to me is the placement of the vents.