Atlas 45916 N Scale Lehigh Valley U23B Diesel Locomotive #505 – Model Train Junction: Quality Parts and Art Supplies

Here is an Atlas 45916 N Scale Lehigh Valley U23B Diesel Locomotive #505. This locomotive features a durable plastic construction, metal wheels, plastic trucks, detailed trimming & knuckle couplers. Powered by a V12 FDL prime mover, the 2250 h.p. U23B was GEs intermediate-sized four-axle road-switcher of the late 1960s through the mid 1970s. The U23Bs direct competitor during this period was the very successful EMD GP38. In 10 years of production from 1968 through 1977 a total of 481 units were produced, making this the second best seller of GEs Universal Series locomotives. The first units were delivered to the Delaware & Hudson in August and September 1968. CSX predecessors Chesapeake & Ohio and Louisville & Nashville had a combined fleet of 120 units, giving CSX one of the larger active fleets in later years. Penn Central, Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific also purchased sizeable fleets of U23Bs. Primary spotting features include a stepped-out radiator section and two sets of three tall engine access doors near the center of the long hood. During production, the U23B was equipped with various truck side frames, including Blomberg trucks from EMD trade-in locomotives, AAR-style trucks, or GEs own four-axle FB2 truck.

Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)

Manufacturer: Atlas
Model Number: 45916
Road Name: Lehigh Valley (LV/LVC)
MSRP: $104.95

Scale/Era: N Scale
Model Type: Diesel Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is P11553729.

Trainz Product Id: 11553729