Atlas 10004600 HO Scale GE U28CG Diesel Santa Fe "Passenger" ATSF 354 - DC
The General Electric U28C locomotive, developed in 1966, provided a 300 horsepower increase over its predecessor, the U25C. Built on a larger frame than the U25C, the model also incorporated other improvements, such as new floating bolster trucks. A passenger-hauling variant, the U28CG, was produced for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. These units were painted in the timeless red and silver Warbonnet paint scheme and put into service on the Texas Chief, replacing well aged F units. Upon being retired from passenger service the U28CGs were repainted into the standard Santa Fe freight colors of blue and yellow.
Early U30Cs were based on the U28C design and were visually identical to the Phase II U28C, of which this new model from Atlas represents. The longer frame also allowed space for a steam generator for passenger service; Only Santa Fe purchased the passenger variant U28CG.
FEATURES:
- Etched metal grilles
- Steam generator details on U28CG
- Several cab, headlight and nose light variations to accurately match the prototype
- Separately applied details parts
- Factory equipped with metal knuckle couplers
- DC and Sound versions available
- NMRA 21-pin plug for DCC (Decoder-ready)
Note: Road number may vary from picture shown