Walthers 920-48661 HO NYC GE U30B Diesel Locomotive #2854 – Standard DC – Your Source for Gaming Essentials* Trains

Description

This is Walthers 48661 GE U28B U30B STD NYC 2854. WalthersProto GE U30B, standard DC. New York Central #2854 (black, white). By the 1950s, railroads were shopping for more powerful units to replace earlier diesels, and a horsepower race between EMD, ALCO and General Electric began in earnest. GE took a bold step forward, unveiling its brutish new Universal series in 1959. Production began with a 2500-horsepower, four-axle unit, known as the U25B in 1960 and railfans quickly nicknamed them U-boats. The success of the new series soon pushed GE into the number two spot in locomotive sales.

In 1966 a 2800-horsepower prime mover was added to create the U28B. Only 148 units were built that year. Late production units had a shorter nose and some differences in the radiator intakes, which were carried over into early U30B production. Late in 1966, GE introduced a 3000 horsepower prime mover in the U30B. Many features were carried over into the new body however later production units (the prototypes for these models) had revised air intakes. Total production ended at 296 units in 1975.

Its key features are:
Limited edition – One time run of these roadnumbers!
Road-specific detailing
14:1 helical gears for smooth, quiet performance
Five-pole skew-wound high-torque high-efficiency can motor
Low speed under 3 scale MPH
LED constant & directional headlights
Easy multiple unit operation
Metal grab irons & lift rings
Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers

Detailed to match Phase 1 U30B locomotives in service from delivery in 1967 to late 1968 with:
Early U30B-style body with dynamic brakes
Leslie S3-L horn
Sinclair antenna
Cab mounted headlights
Large radius fixed side cab windows
Large hand brake wheel
Cab wind deflectors installed on both sides
Louvered left side battery box
Two-color end handrails
Left side long hood mounted bell
Footboards on front & rear pilots
AAR -B style trucks with ATS shoe

Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)

Manufacturer: Walthers
Model Number: 920-48661
Road Name: New York Central (NYC)
MSRP: $199.98

Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Diesel Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is P11978924.

Trainz Product Id: 11978924