Hey N scalers
Atlas has announced the U23B Loco with new pait schemes with and with out DCC.
Powered by a V12 FDL prime mover, the 2250 h.p. U23B was GE’s intermediate-sized four-axle road-switcher of the late 1960s through the mid 1970s.
In 10 years of production from 1968 through 1977 a total of 481 units were produced, making this the second best seller of GE’s “Universal Series” locomotives.
Primary spotting features include a stepped-out radiator section and two sets of three tall engine access doors near the center of the long hood.
During production, the U23B was equipped with various truck side frames, including Blomberg trucks from EMD trade-in locomotives, AAR-style trucks, or GE’s own four-axle “FB2” truck. One of these three truck styles is included on our model where appropriate per road name.
Today the number of active U23Bs has dwindled, but a handful can still be found working for short lines and regional railroads in North America.
Features:
Delivery October 2008
Note
150-459xx part numbers are DCC Ready
150-479xx part numbers are DCC Equipped