{"product_id":"atlas-8176-csx-b30-7-w-sound-5511","title":"Atlas 8176 HO CSX GE B30-7 Diesel Locomotive w\/Sound #5511 -DC \u0026 DCC","description":"Here is an Atlas 8176 HO CSX GE B30-7 Diesel Locomotive w\/Sound #5511 -DC \u0026amp; DCC. 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. 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. Several 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. There were three distinct “phases” of GE 4-axle “Dash 7” locomotive production. Models on this run represent both “phase 1” and phase 2 units. Phase 1 units feature a 36’2” wheel base and were built through the Spring of 1979. Phase 2 units feature a 37' 2 wheel base, and production lasted from the Spring of 1979 through the Fall of 1980.\u003cbr\u003e Features: The Atlas B23-7 locomotive model includes such optional\/road name specific details as:\u003cbr\u003e• Pilots with and without anti-climber\u003cbr\u003e• Cab headlights or low-nose headlights\u003cbr\u003e• Cab with 4 or 2 side windows\u003cbr\u003e• Bell mounted under the sill or on the long hood\u003cbr\u003e• FB-2, AAR type B, or Blomberg truck side-frames used where appropriate per road name Additional Features: Separately-applied scale detail parts include: windshield wipers, metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, multiple-unit hoses, snow plow, train line hoses, fine scale handrails, and more! See through step detail on sill Etched metal radiator grilles Painted crew members Factory-equipped with AccuMate knuckle couplers Coupler pocket designed to accept AccuMate Proto-couplers Five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds Directional lighting Atlas Master™ Series Silver Additional Features: NMRA 8-pin plug for DCC (Decoder-ready) Atlas Master™ Series Gold Additional Features:\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 8176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e CSX Transportation (CSXT\/CSXU)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMSRP:\u003c\/strong\u003e $259.95\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 P11553835. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11553835\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Atlas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39259891695738,"sku":"P11553835","price":220.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/U5159570-441F2179.jpg?v=1755553372","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/atlas-8176-csx-b30-7-w-sound-5511","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}