This is a Walthers 48662 Millwaukee Road GE U28B Diesel Locomotive #5507. 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!
New & better details
New schemes
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 & directional headlights
Easy multiple unit operation
Metal grab irons & lift rings
Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers
Detailed to match Phase 2 U28B locomotives in service from 1968 to about 1974 with:
Late U28B-style body with dynamic brakes
Leslie S3-L horn with shroud
Firecracker antenna
Cab-mounted headlights
Small radius fixed side cab windows
Small hand brake wheel
Cab wind deflectors installed on both sides
Non-louvered left side battery box
Two-color end handrails
Prime electronic bell
Snowplow installed on front pilot
Footboards on rear pilot
AAR B style trucks
Condition: Factory New (C-9) Operational Status:Functional Original Box: Yes (P-9)
Manufacturer: Walthers Model Number: 48662 MSRP: $199.98
Scale/Era: HO Scale Model Type: Diesel Loco
The Trainz SKU for this item is P11978951.
Trainz Product Id: 11978951
WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including but not limited to lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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