Atlas HO 10 004 715 – Master – Gold Model – B23/30-7 Diesel Locomotive “Norfolk Southern” #3970 w/ ESU Sound

Road Name: Norfolk Southern Road Number: 3970 Product Line: Master Scale: HO Scale Features: Pilots with and without anti-climber Cab headlights or low-nose headlights Cab with 4 or 2 side windows Bell mounted under the sill or on the long hood FB-2, AAR type B, or Blomberg truck side-frames as appropriate Separately-applied scale detail parts See through step detail on sill Etched metal radiator grilles Painted crew members Factory-equipped with AccuMate knuckle couplers Coupler pocket designed to accept AccuMate Proto-couplers Five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels Directional lighting Atlas Master Series Gold Additional Features: Supports all DCC-programming modes Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F31 . Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices. ESU LokSound Functionality Features: Over 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds throughall eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more. There are 16 user-selectable horns, 2 user-selectable bells, and 2 user-selectable synchronized brake squeals. Manual & Automatic Notching modes with the ability to change modes on the fly are provided for true realism. Overview: General Electrics Dash 7 locomotive line was introduced as a replacement for the older Universal-Series of the 60s and early 70s. Dash 7 seriesimprovements included increased fuel efficiency, tractive effort and reliability. The B23-7 was a direct replacement for the 2,250HP U23B model, whilethe B30-7 replaced the 3,000HP U30B. The first B23-7s were produced for Conrail in September, 1977, and the first B30-7s were produced for Friscothree months later. B23-7 production continued through 1984, with a total of 535 units built. Conrail was the largest purchaser of the model, with atotal fleet of 141 units. 199 B30-7s were produced through 1981, with the combined fleets of Southern Pacific and Cotton Belt being the largest at 110units. Several features distinguished B23-7s and B30-7s from predecessor models. The long hood stepped outward in the area of the exhaust stackto accommodate a relocated oil cooler. In addition, the frame was 2 feet longer than that of the U23B. An FB-2 style truck was offered as standardequipment, but some railroads opted to use trade-in trucks. Therefore, AAR type B and Blomberg trucks could be found on some models. Six powerassembly doors (located near the center of the long hood) indicated that the B23-7 was powered by a 12-cylinder GE FDL engine. Eight power assemblydoors in the same location help to identify the B30-7, which included a 16-cylinder FDL engine. Cost: $25 Free Shipping: We offer free shipping on orders over $30. Please check the free - shipping eligibility at checkout. Delivery Time: It usually takes [3-5] business days for standard shipping. Please note that this is an estimated time frame and may be affected by local holidays, and unforeseen circumstances. Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review “Atlas HO 10 004 715 – Master – Gold Model – B23/30-7 Diesel Locomotive “Norfolk Southern” #3970 w/ ESU Sound” Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your rating * Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that bad Very poor Your review *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.