ATLAS (HO SCALE) U30B LOCOMOTIVES
Powered by a V16 FDL prime mover, the 3,000 h.p. U30B was
GE's answer to EMDs popular GP40 and ALCOs C430 Locomotive.
A total of 295 U30Bs were built by GE between 1966 and 1975.
This model represents a "phase 2" U30B locomotive. The primary
spotting feature of phase 2 units was the hood below the radiator,
which was evenly built out to the same width as the radiator.
A U30B could be differentiated from the lower-horsepower U23B
by the presence of two sets of four tall engine access doors
near the center of the long hood. During production, the U30B
was equipped with various trucks, including Blomberg trucks
from EMD trade-in locomotives, AAR-style trucks, or GE's own
four-axle "FB2" truck.
Norfolk & Western owned the most phase 2 U30Bs with a total
of 75 units; all included a high short hood. Other major owners
included C&O, Frisco and Western Pacific. While some U30Bs found
homes on other railroads after being retired by their initial
owner, very few examples of this model are still in service
today.
Atlas Master® Silver MSRP: $179.95 Atlas Master® Gold MSRP:
$289.95 Estimated Delivery: February 2009
Snow plow (included when appropriate per road name) Separately-applied
scale detail parts include: windshield wipers, metal grab irons,
coupler cut levers, multiple-unit hoses, train line hoses, fine
scale handrails, drop steps and more! Five pole skewed armature
motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds
Directional lighting with Golden-white LEDs Blackened metal
wheels
Special Features: Optional high short hood Optional low
nose headlights Low nose cab with square or round headlight
housing used where appropriate per road name AAR-B, FB-2 or
Blomberg trucks used where appropriate per road name
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