Atlas 45953 HO Scale Chessie U23B #2306 – Model Train Junction: Quality Parts and Art Supplies

Here is an Atlas 45953 HO Scale Chessie System U23B Diesel Locomotive. This locomotive features plastic construction with a motor, dual flywheels, operating headlamp, plastic trucks, operating knuckle couplers, DCC equipped, metal wheels and axles.

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. One of these three truck styles is included on our model where appropriate per road name.

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

Manufacturer: Atlas
Model Number: 45953
Road Name: Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O)
MSRP: $109.95

Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Diesel Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is P11457565.

Trainz Product Id: 11457565