Athearn Genesis G83195 HO Scale GE ES40DC Norfolk Southern NS 7511 DCC Sound Roadname_Disney Series 956-977

Series 956-977

built-in failsafe feature

Taking delivery of the first locomotives in 1995 and the last in 1999

side rod clank

cab chatter and more

Athearn Genesis G83195 HO Scale GE ES40DC Norfolk Southern NS 7511 DCC Sound Roadname_Disney Series 956-977Athearn Genesis G83195 HO Scale GE ES40DC Norfolk Southern NS 7511 DCC Sound In 2002, GE released the first of a new series of locomotives that would replace the popular Dash 9 series. The ES44DC and ES44AC, commonly called GEVOs for General Electric Evolution series, were designed to meet the stricter diesel locomotive emissions standards imposed by the EPA Tier II regulations. To meet the new standards, GE developed the 12 cylinder GEVO 12 engine.