BNSF celebrates the 250th: the GE ES44ACM by ScaleTrains' Rivet Counter line recreates BNSF's three commemorative “America 250” units, renumbered 250, 1776 and 2026, in their brand-new patriotic scheme.
What sets this model apart is Rivet Counter's signature prototype fidelity. In 2002, GE released the first GEVO, the series destined to replace the AC4400CW and Dash 9 and meet EPA emissions standards; powered by the GEVO-12 engine, the ES44 has become the best-selling diesel locomotive of all time. BNSF's ES44ACMs (3282-3381 series, built January 2026) are new-build ES44ACH units, the “H” denoting heavy ballasting for increased tractive effort. Former BNSF 3379-3381 were renumbered 250, 1776 and 2026 to mark the United States' 250th anniversary.
This DCC and sound version 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
- GE ES44ACM (ES44ACH) “GEVO” diesel-electric locomotive, 4,400 hp, six-axle (C-C)
- Commemorative BNSF “America 250” scheme; road numbers offered: 250, 1776 and 2026 (ex-BNSF 3379-3381)
- Premium Rivet Counter line from ScaleTrains
- Factory-installed ESU LokSound 5 DCC and sound decoder with Full Throttle
- LED lighting: directional headlights, ditch lights, front, rear and side walkway lights, lighted number boards
- Detailed cab interior with grade crossing camera
- GE Hi-Ad trucks with reinforcement plating
- Semi-scale metal Type E knuckle couplers
- All-wheel drive and pickup
- Minimum radius 18" (22" recommended)
- Era: 2026 to present
- HO scale
- Made by ScaleTrains
BNSF celebrates the 250th: the GE ES44ACM by ScaleTrains' Rivet Counter line recreates BNSF's three commemorative “America 250” units, renumbered 250, 1776 and 2026, in their brand-new patriotic scheme.
What sets this model apart is Rivet Counter's signature prototype fidelity. In 2002, GE released the first GEVO, the series destined to replace the AC4400CW and Dash 9 and meet EPA emissions standards; powered by the GEVO-12 engine, the ES44 has become the best-selling diesel locomotive of all time. BNSF's ES44ACMs (3282-3381 series, built January 2026) are new-build ES44ACH units, the “H” denoting heavy ballasting for increased tractive effort. Former BNSF 3379-3381 were renumbered 250, 1776 and 2026 to mark the United States' 250th anniversary.
This DCC and sound version 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
- GE ES44ACM (ES44ACH) “GEVO” diesel-electric locomotive, 4,400 hp, six-axle (C-C)
- Commemorative BNSF “America 250” scheme; road numbers offered: 250, 1776 and 2026 (ex-BNSF 3379-3381)
- Premium Rivet Counter line from ScaleTrains
- Factory-installed ESU LokSound 5 DCC and sound decoder with Full Throttle
- LED lighting: directional headlights, ditch lights, front, rear and side walkway lights, lighted number boards
- Detailed cab interior with grade crossing camera
- GE Hi-Ad trucks with reinforcement plating
- Semi-scale metal Type E knuckle couplers
- All-wheel drive and pickup
- Minimum radius 18" (22" recommended)
- Era: 2026 to present
- HO scale
- Made by ScaleTrains