{"product_id":"walthers-48657-ho-western-pacific-ge-u30b-standard-dc-proto-2000-3055","title":"Walthers 48657 HO Western Pacific GE U30B Standard DC PROTO 2000 # 3055","description":"This is a Walthers48657 HO Western Pacific GE U30B Standard DC PROTO 2000 # 3055. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Perlman Green, orange)«. Western PacificÖ #3055 (Perlman green, orange). By the 1950s, railroads were shopping for more powerful units to replace earlier diesels, and a horsepower race between EMD, ALCO and General Electric began in earnest. GE took a bold step forward, unveiling its brutish new Universal series in 1959. Production began with a 2500-horsepower, four-axle unit, known as the U25B in 1960 -- and railfans quickly nicknamed them U-boats. The success of the new series soon pushed GE into the number two spot in locomotive sales. In 1966 a 2800-horsepower prime mover was added to create the U28B. Only 148 units were built that year. Late production units (which are the prototypes for these models) had a shorter nose and some differences in the radiator intakes, which were carried over into early U30B production. Late in 1966, GE introduced a 3000 horsepower prime mover in the U30B. Many features were carried over into the new body however later production units had revised air intakes. Total production ended at 296 units in 1975. Its key features are: Limited edition - one time run of these roadnumbers! Road-specific detailing 14:1 helical gears for smooth, quiet performance Five-pole skew-wound high-torque high-efficiency can motor Low speed under 3 scale MPH LED constant \u0026amp; directional headlights Easy multiple unit operation Metal grab irons \u0026amp; lift rings Available with or without factory-installed Tsunami sound \u0026amp; DCC Proto MAXÖ metal knuckle couplers Detailed to match Phase 1 units from the mid-1970s to 1983 with: Early U30B style body with dynamic brakes Nathan M5 horn Firecracker antenna Cab-mounted headlights Operating nose-mounted red \u0026amp; white safety lights Large radius fixed cab side windows Large hand brake wheel Louvered left side battery box Two-color end handrails Front \u0026amp; rear drop steps Snow plow on front pilot Footboards on rear pilot EMD Blomberg-B style trucks\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 Walthers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48657\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western Pacific (WP)\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 P11963417. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11963417\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Walthers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43518624301178,"sku":"P11963417","price":190.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/products\/3547250.jpg?v=1683305895","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/walthers-48657-ho-western-pacific-ge-u30b-standard-dc-proto-2000-3055","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}