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NORFOLK SOUTHERN
DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE ROSTER

GE ES44AC Nos. 8000-8224

224 Units Active

40 units (8185-8224) for delivery in 2026 (see below).  <-- Delivery complete

Norfolk Southern ES44AC Heritage Locomotives

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for the NS GE ES44AC locomotives painted in
special heritage paint schemes.

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40 units (8185-8224) on order for 2026 delivery <-- Delivery complete

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General Info

NS Model Designation = ES44AC
Horsepower = 4,400
Fuel Tank Capacity = 4,825 gallons
Dynamic Braking = Yes
Control = Single
Cab Signals = Yes
LSL (Locomotive Speed Limiter) = Yes

All units are equipped with air conditioning.

All units are equipped for use in DPU (Distributed Power Unit) operation.

All units are equipped for ECP (Electronically Controlled Pneumatic) train braking.

All units are equipped with Wabtec Trip Optimizer/Positive Train Control system.

Units 8000-8090 meet EPA Tier 2 emissions specifications.

Units 8091-8165 meet EPA Tier 3 emissions specifications.

Units 8166-8224 are Tier 4 credit units.

NS 8183-8184 equipped with autonomous track geometry measurement system.

NS 8184 specially painted in February 2026 for NS Landmark Series to highlight
 significant cities across the NS system. The 8184 is named "Altoona".

NS 8183 specially painted in March 2026 for NS Landmark Series to highlight
 significant cities across the NS system. The 8183 is named "Chicago".

NS 8118 was specially painted in August 2026 into the "The Stars & Stripes" patriotic scheme
to celebrate America's 250th birthday.

NS 8096 was specially painted in September 2026 into the "The Soaring" patriotic scheme
to celebrate America's 250th birthday.

NS 8143 was specially painted in October 2026 into the "The Patriot" patriotic scheme
to celebrate America's 250th birthday.