NS's patriotic ES44AC trio in one box: this ScaleTrains Rivet Counter commemorative set #2 brings together Norfolk Southern GE ES44AC #8096 “Soaring (Eagle)”, #8118 “Stars & Stripes” and #8143 “Patriot (Horsehead)” in the “America 250” scheme, all DCC and sound equipped, in collector packaging.
What sets this model apart is Rivet Counter's signature prototype fidelity. Powered by the 4,400 hp GEVO-12 engine, the ES44 has become, with production nearing 8,000 units, the best-selling diesel locomotive of all time. These three units of Norfolk Southern's fleet received their 250th anniversary schemes in 2026. Each locomotive comes with a factory-installed ESU LokSound 5 decoder with Full Throttle and all the prototype-specific detailing the Rivet Counter line is known for.
Features
- Set of three GE ES44AC “GEVO” locomotives, 4,400 hp, six-axle (C-C)
- Commemorative NS “America 250” schemes: #8096 “Soaring (Eagle)”, #8118 “Stars & Stripes” and #8143 “Patriot (Horsehead)”
- Collector commemorative box
- Premium Rivet Counter line from ScaleTrains
- Factory-installed ESU LokSound 5 DCC and sound decoder in each locomotive, with Full Throttle
- LED lighting: directional headlights, ground lights, ditch lights, front, rear and side walkway lights; printed and lighted number boards
- Detailed cab interior with grade crossing camera
- Semi-scale metal Type E knuckle couplers
- Minimum radius 18" (22" recommended)
- Era: 2026 to present
- HO scale
- Made by ScaleTrains
NS's patriotic ES44AC trio in one box: this ScaleTrains Rivet Counter commemorative set #2 brings together Norfolk Southern GE ES44AC #8096 “Soaring (Eagle)”, #8118 “Stars & Stripes” and #8143 “Patriot (Horsehead)” in the “America 250” scheme, all DCC and sound equipped, in collector packaging.
What sets this model apart is Rivet Counter's signature prototype fidelity. Powered by the 4,400 hp GEVO-12 engine, the ES44 has become, with production nearing 8,000 units, the best-selling diesel locomotive of all time. These three units of Norfolk Southern's fleet received their 250th anniversary schemes in 2026. Each locomotive comes with a factory-installed ESU LokSound 5 decoder with Full Throttle and all the prototype-specific detailing the Rivet Counter line is known for.
Features
- Set of three GE ES44AC “GEVO” locomotives, 4,400 hp, six-axle (C-C)
- Commemorative NS “America 250” schemes: #8096 “Soaring (Eagle)”, #8118 “Stars & Stripes” and #8143 “Patriot (Horsehead)”
- Collector commemorative box
- Premium Rivet Counter line from ScaleTrains
- Factory-installed ESU LokSound 5 DCC and sound decoder in each locomotive, with Full Throttle
- LED lighting: directional headlights, ground lights, ditch lights, front, rear and side walkway lights; printed and lighted number boards
- Detailed cab interior with grade crossing camera
- Semi-scale metal Type E knuckle couplers
- Minimum radius 18" (22" recommended)
- Era: 2026 to present
- HO scale
- Made by ScaleTrains