{"product_id":"mth-20-2748-3-rio-grande-gp-30-non-powered-diesel-locomotive-3027","title":"MTH 20-2748-3 Rio Grande GP-30 Non-Powered Diesel Engine #3027","description":"Called by Trains magazine \"nothing less than a landmark unit in Electro-Motive's all-time production record,\" the GP-30 represented a major shift in EMD's locomotive design. The GP-30's departures from earlier Geeps (as the GP class was called) include the relocation of all the engine's radiators to the end of the unit and the centralization of the air distribution system used to cool the traction motors. It is also the only EMD locomotive to bear the distinctive cowled cab-top and streamlined features. The 2250 horsepower GP-30 was developed in direct response to General Electric's announcement of the 2500 horsepower U25B, which introduced the more efficient centralized air distribution system. Although the GP-30 had a lower horsepower rating than GE's U25B, EMD's marketers decided to break with their recent engine-naming practice and introduce the new Geep not as GP-22, which represented its horsepower, but as GP-30, to give it a larger, more powerful number than GE's competing diesel. The GP-30 was introduced in July 1961. Twenty-seven railroads had bought 948 units by the time production stopped in November 1963. GP-30s were initially used for fast freight service, but as the more powerful GP-35s and GP-40s appeared, the -30s were changed to yard and branch line service. Many GP-30s remained in service for more than 30 years after they were built. Features include Metal Wheels and Axles, Metal Chassis, Intricately Detailed ABS Body, Die-Cast Truck Sides, Pilots and Fuel Tank, Authentic Paint Scheme, Metal Handrails and Decorative Horn, (2) Engineer Cab Figures, Spinning Roof Fans, Metal Body Side Grilles, (2) Operating Metal Couplers, Unit Measures:15\" x 2 3\/4\" x 4 1\/4\", and it Operates On O-31 Curves.\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 MTH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-2748-3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2007 - ????\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Denver \u0026amp; Rio Grande Western (DRGW)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMSRP:\u003c\/strong\u003e $159.95\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e O Modern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diesel Loco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is P11438895. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11438895\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"MTH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39258678067322,"sku":"P11438895","price":157.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/products\/20130815-130415-C1-Trainz-3568050-00.jpg?v=1614702624","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/mth-20-2748-3-rio-grande-gp-30-non-powered-diesel-locomotive-3027","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}