GE C44-9W
DCC Ready

Union Pacific  No. 9581

Modern!

The headliner of GE’s 1993 freight locomotive line was the 6 motor, 4400hp C44-9W “Dash 9.”

Slightly longer than its predecessors at 73 feet, 2 inches, the C44-9W used a new HiAd, bolsterless low-weight truck that was designed for better grip on the rails no matter the weather.

A split cooling system lowered engine temperatures and fuel consumption as well, granting these locomotives a longer operation life and lower overhead costs.

Many of the UP C44-9W’s were repainted Southern Pacific and C&NW units.

• Windshield wipers
• Coupler lift bars
• MU hoses
• Narrow end platforms with grey/white handrails
• Air conditioner unit
• Snow plow with openings for the MU hoses
• Accurate radiator and side panel details
• Grab irons
• Radio antenna
• Precisely engineered weight distribution for more pulling power on steep grades and long trains
• Lighted ditch lights in the high mount position for SP and UP (ex-SP) units
• Prototypical Late Hi-Adhesion trucks
• Sound friendly construction with a speaker housing in the fuel tank

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