Atlas 40005443 SP B30-7 #7823, N scale

Please note picture is representative of the item but may not be same road number. Always refer to product description for actual product details. Atlas Master Silver Series N 40005443 DCC Ready GE B30-7 Locomotive w/Ditch Lights Southern Pacific 'Speed Lettering' SP #7823 General Electric’s “Dash 7” locomotive line was introduced as a replacement for the older “Universal-Series” of the 60s and early 70s. “Dash 7” series improvements included increased fuel efficiency, tractive effort and reliability. The B23-7 was a direct replacement for the 2,250HP U23B model. The first units were produced for Conrail in September, 1977 (ironically, 3 months after the last U23B was delivered to Conrail). Production continued through 1984, with a total of 535 units built. Conrail was the largest purchaser of the model, with a total fleet of 141 units. Several features distinguished B23-7s from predecessor models. The long hood stepped outward in the area of the exhaust stack to 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 standard equipment on B23-7s, but some railroads opted to use “trade-in” trucks. Therefore, AAR type B and Blomberg trucks could be found on some models. The six power assembly doors (located near the center of the long hood) indicated that the B23-7 was powered by a 12-cylinder GE FDL engine. Features: Directional lighting Golden-white LEDs Dual brass flywheels Low-friction mechanism Accurate painting and lettering Factory-installed AccuMate magnetic knuckle couplers Additional Features (2022 and later): Atlas Silver Sound Ready models are equipped with a speaker for easy conversion to sound with the addition of a decoder**