08/22/2026
Mother of god!
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NEW HO ANNOUNCEMENT!
Good morning everyone!
One of the most popular diesels in the BLI lineup is getting a major upgrade: our ES44AC is coming in 2027, and for the first time ever, it's being produced in diecast metal!
This production run brings the ES44 to HO scale like never before — unlike any GEVO previously offered by BLI, this release features all-new diecast tooling, following the same approach that made our SD70ACe such a hit.
This is the ES44AC you already know and love, now with the weight, durability, and premium feel that diecast construction brings to your layout — and it's headlined by an incredible lineup of paint schemes you won't want to miss.
Each model is packed with premium detail, including:
- Diecast body and chassis for realistic heft and maximum tractive effort
- Brass handrails, horn castings, and other separately applied details
- Road-specific detailing for true-to-prototype accuracy
- Individually controllable lighting
- Paragon4-equipped models featuring SMOKE! — bringing these iconic diesels to life on your layout
Available in two configurations:
- Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC system and SMOKE!
- Stealth Series No-Sound/DCC-Ready, with a 21-pin interface for your preferred aftermarket sound decoder
This run also debuts a stunning selection of all-new paint schemes, with many appearing in HO scale for the very first time:
- Norfolk Southern's "Landmark" units — Chicago and Altoona
- Norfolk Southern's America 250 series, "The Stars & Stripes"
- BNSF Railway's three America 250 locomotives — Nos. 1776, 2026, and 250
- Canadian National's two America 250 schemes — "Screaming Eagle" and "Air Force One"
- Two Union Pacific road numbers in the iconic "Building America" scheme
Arriving: Spring 2027
Order by: December 17, 2026
