{"product_id":"atlas-8044-ho-scale-ge-b23-7-southern-no-nos","title":"Atlas 8044 HO Scale GE B23-7 Southern No # - NOS","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAtlas 8044 HO Scale GE B23-7 Southern No #\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNOS (New Old Stock)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral 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, while the 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 Frisco three months later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB23-7 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. 199 B30-7s were produced through 1981, with the combined fleets of Southern Pacific and Cotton Belt being the largest at 110 units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral features distinguished B23-7s and B30-7s 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, but some railroads opted to use “trade-in” trucks. Therefore, AAR type B and Blomberg trucks could be found on some models. 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. Eight power assembly doors in the same location help to identify the B30-7, which included a 16-cylinder FDL engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately-applied scale detail parts include: windshield wipers, metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, multiple-unit hoses, snow plow, train line hoses, fine scale handrails, and more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee through step detail on sill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched metal radiator grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted crew members\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-equipped with AccuMate® knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoupler pocket designed to accept AccuMate® Proto-couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eNOTE: NOS (New Old Stock) \/ USED items are as-is and not returnable. If you have any questions please ask before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43961552699605,"sku":"ATL8044","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/products\/atlas-8044-ho-scale-ge-b23-7-southern-no-nos.gif?v=1674416359","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/atlas-8044-ho-scale-ge-b23-7-southern-no-nos","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}