{"product_id":"atlas-8078-seaboard-b30-7-w-o-decoder-5505","title":"Atlas 8078 HO Scale South Pacific S-2 Diesel Locomotive #1362","description":"Here is an Atlas 8078 HO Scale South Pacific S-2 Diesel Locomotive #1362. General 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, while the B30-7 replaced the 3,000HP U30B. The first B23-7s were produced for Conrail in September, 1977, and the first B30-7s were produced for Frisco three months later. B23-7 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. 199 B30-7s were produced through 1981, with the combined fleets of Southern Pacific and Cotton Belt being the largest at 110 units. Several features distinguished B23-7s and B30-7s 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, but some railroads opted to use “trade-in” trucks. Therefore, AAR type B and Blomberg trucks could be found on some models. 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. Eight power assembly doors in the same location help to identify the B30-7, which included a 16-cylinder FDL engine. There were three distinct “phases” of GE 4-axle “Dash 7” locomotive production. Our models on this run represent Phase 2 units with a 37' 2 wheel base. Phase 2 production lasted from the Spring of 1979 through the Fall of 1980.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory New (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"C-9: All original; unused; factory rubs and evidence of handling, shipping and factory test run. Standards for all toy train related accessory items apply to the visual appearance of the item and do not consider the operating functionality of the equipment. Condition and Grading Standards are subjective, at best, and are intended to act as a guide.\"\u003eC-9\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"This item is brand new from the factory.\"\u003eFunctional\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"May have store stamps and price tags. Has inner liners.\"\u003eP-9\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atlas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8078\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e St Louis San Francisco \"Frisco\" (SLSF)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMSRP:\u003c\/strong\u003e $149.95\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO Scale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diesel Loco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is P11458507. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11458507\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Atlas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39257974243450,"sku":"P11458507","price":127.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/products\/U4979380-629F326F.jpg?v=1653582659","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/atlas-8078-seaboard-b30-7-w-o-decoder-5505","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}