{"product_id":"walthers-920-4165-ho-great-northern-ge-u28b-diesel-locomotive-2528","title":"Walthers 920-4165 HO Great Northern GE U28B Diesel Locomotive #2528","description":"This is Walthers 41659 GE U28B U30B GN #2528. WalthersProto GE U28B, Tsunami® Sound \u0026amp; DCC. Great Northern #2528 (omaha orange, pullman green). 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts key features are:\u003cbr\u003eNew \u0026amp; better details\u003cbr\u003eNew schemes\u003cbr\u003eRoad-specific detailing\u003cbr\u003e14:1 helical gears for smooth, quiet performance\u003cbr\u003eFive-pole skew-wound high-torque high-efficiency can motor\u003cbr\u003eLow speed under 3 scale MPH\u003cbr\u003eLED constant \u0026amp; directional headlights\u003cbr\u003eEasy multiple unit operation\u003cbr\u003eMetal grab irons \u0026amp; lift rings\u003cbr\u003eAvailable with or without factory-installed Tsunami Sound \u0026amp; DCC\u003cbr\u003eProto MAX metal knuckle couplers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetailed to match Phase 2 U28B locomotives from delivery in 1966 to about 1970 with:\u003cbr\u003eLate U28B-style body with dynamic brakes\u003cbr\u003eOperational rotary beacons\u003cbr\u003eLeslie S3-L horn with shroud\u003cbr\u003eFirecracker antenna\u003cbr\u003eCab-mounted headlights\u003cbr\u003eSmall radius fixed side cab windows\u003cbr\u003eSmall hand brake wheel\u003cbr\u003eCab wind deflectors installed on both sides\u003cbr\u003eNon-louvered left side battery box\u003cbr\u003eTwo-color end handrails\u003cbr\u003ePyle 360-type operating rotary beacon\u003cbr\u003eFront \u0026amp; rear drop steps\u003cbr\u003eSnowplow installed on front pilot\u003cbr\u003eFootboards on rear pilots\u003cbr\u003eAAR B-style trucks with roller bearings\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 920-41659\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great Northern (GN)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMSRP:\u003c\/strong\u003e $299.98\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 P11978922. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11978922\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Walthers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44133307744378,"sku":"P11978922","price":254.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/3569683.jpg?v=1780715756","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/walthers-920-4165-ho-great-northern-ge-u28b-diesel-locomotive-2528","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}