{"product_id":"atlas-40-005-442-n-scale-chessie-system-ge-b30-7-diesel-locomotive-c-o-8243","title":"Atlas 40 005 442 N Scale Chessie System GE B30-7 Diesel Locomotive C\u0026O #8243","description":"Condition: New\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAtlas Part #40 005 442\u003cbr\u003e* N Scale\u003cbr\u003e* Chessie System\u003cbr\u003e* Road #8243\u003cbr\u003e* GE B30-7 Diesel Locomotive\u003cbr\u003e* DC only (DCC Ready)\u003cbr\u003eFIRST PHOTO IS A STOCK PHOTO THIS IS ROAD #8243\u003cbr\u003e* New in original packaging\u003cbr\u003eGeneral Electric's \"Dash 7\" locomotive line was introduced as a replacement for the older \"Universal-Series\" of the 60s and early 70s. \"Dash 7\" series improvements included increased fuel efficiency, tractive effort and reliability. The B23-7 was a direct replacement for the 2,250HP U23B model. The first units were produced for Conrail in September, 1977 (ironically, 3 months after the last U23B was delivered to Conrail). Production continued through 1984, with a total of 535 units built. Conrail was the largest purchaser of the model, with a total fleet of 141 units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeveral features distinguished B23-7s from predecessor models. The long hood stepped outward in the area of the exhaust stack to accommodate a relocated oil cooler. In addition, the frame was 2 feet longer than that of the U23B. An FB-2 style truck was offered as standard equipment on B23-7s, but some railroads opted to use \"trade-in\" trucks. Therefore, AAR type B and Blomberg trucks could be found on some models. The six power assembly doors (located near the center of the long hood) indicated that the B23-7 was powered by a 12-cylinder GE FDL engine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirectional lighting\u003cbr\u003eGolden-white LEDs\u003cbr\u003eDual brass flywheels\u003cbr\u003eLow-friction mechanism\u003cbr\u003eAccurate painting and lettering\u003cbr\u003eFactory-installed AccuMate® magnetic knuckle couplers","brand":"Atlas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53147524759849,"sku":"104219","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7882\/9865\/files\/8c9f5e42-af3d-5a0a-8866-937c4994d624.webp?v=1778460114","url":"https:\/\/nightwatchtrains.com\/products\/atlas-40-005-442-n-scale-chessie-system-ge-b30-7-diesel-locomotive-c-o-8243","provider":"Nightwatch Trains","version":"1.0","type":"link"}