{"product_id":"atlas-10005255-ho-scale-ge-u30c-diesel-chesapeake-ohio-c-o-3302-dc","title":"Atlas 10005255 HO Scale GE U30C Diesel Chesapeake \u0026 Ohio C\u0026O 3302 - DC","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAtlas 10005255 HO Scale GE U30C Diesel Chesapeake \u0026amp; Ohio C\u0026amp;O 3302 - DC\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt by General Electric between 1966 and 1976, the six-axle, 3000-h.p. U30C locomotive was General Electric’s alternative to EMD’s SD40 series. In that ten year time frame, GE built 600 U30C’s for a wide variety of operators. The largest customer was the BN, with 180 units compared to the US DOT, which purchased a single locomotive for their Pueblo test facility. Detroit Edison and Kaiser Steel might have been the most unique operators to purchase the U30 (DE receiving 11 and Kaiser with 5). The Kaiser Steel U30’s hauled ore trains from mine to mill in California’s Eagle Mountain, while the Detroit Edison locomotives were assigned unit train duties from the coal fields in western Pennsylvania to DTE’s generating station in Monroe, Michigan. By the late 80’s, most U30C’s had been retired, while a handful remained in operation for second hand operators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas Master Line locomotives and rolling stock are highly detailed models that faithfully recreate the prototype down to the paint scheme and even railroad-specific details. They are offered in two varieties--Atlas Master Silver and Atlas Master Gold. Atlas Master Silver locomotives are sound and DCC-ready, with the appropriate speaker and plugs so you can use whatever decoder you prefer. Atlas Master Gold locomotives are DCC and sound-equipped right out of the box, making them the perfect choice for those who don't want to deal with installing decoders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched metal grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral cab, headlight and nose light variations to accurately match the prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied details parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEW Metal couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas Master® Silver version is Sound Ready and equipped with speaker for easy conversion to DCC sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Road number may vary from picture shown\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54471810810069,"sku":"ATL10005255","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/atlas-ho-scale-ge-u30c-diesel-chesapeake-ohio-c-o.jpg?v=1786467796","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/atlas-10005255-ho-scale-ge-u30c-diesel-chesapeake-ohio-c-o-3302-dc","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}