48027 HO GE 44 Tonner (DC/Silent): Southern - Tuxedo Scheme: #1950 Diesel Locomotive option-set-072 As well as Simpkins branded

As well as Simpkins branded products

MTC 21-pin DCC decoder interface (DCC Ready)

Built by GE from 1993 until 2004

Marshall & Company

Medium Green Fine-Leaf Foliage™ 9 in3 (14

48027 HO GE 44 Tonner (DC/Silent): Southern - Tuxedo Scheme: #1950 Diesel Locomotive option-set-072 As well as Simpkins brandedAlso commonly called 44 tonners, these locomotives compact design was driven by a 1937 labor agreement with the railroad unions that specified that all locomotives over 90,000 pounds required the use of a fireman. At a target weight of 44 tons (88,000 pounds), these diesels allowed the railroads to use only an engineer, thus saving crew costs. They were perfect for light switching, industrial and shop use. Built in several variations between 1940 and