This is a Walthers 41661 GE U28B U30B NYC #2851. Walthers Proto GE U30B, Tsunami® Sound & DCC. New York Central #2851 (black, white). 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 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 (the prototypes for these models) 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 & directional headlights Easy multiple unit operation Metal grab irons & lift rings Available with or without factory-installed Tsunami Sound & DCC Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers
Detailed to match Phase 1 U30B locomotives in service from delivery in 1967 to late 1968 with: Early U30B-style body with dynamic brakes Leslie S3-L horn Sinclair antenna Cab mounted headlights Large radius fixed side cab windows Large hand brake wheel Cab wind deflectors installed on both sides Louvered left side battery box Two-color end handrails Left side long hood mounted bell Footboards on front & rear pilots AAR -B style trucks with ATS shoe
Condition: Factory New (C-9) Operational Status:Functional Original Box: Yes (P-9)
Manufacturer: Walthers Model Number: 920-41661 Road Name: New York Central (NYC) MSRP: $299.98
Scale/Era: HO Scale Model Type: Diesel Loco
The Trainz SKU for this item is P11979010.
Trainz Product Id: 11979010
WARNING:
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