Walthers Proto GE U30B NYC - DCC and Tsunami Sound #920-41660
Walthers Proto 920-41660 GE U30B NYC - DCC and Tsunami Sound
By the 1950s, railroads were shopping for more powerful units to replace earlier diesels, and a horsepower race began in earnest. GE took a bold step forward, unveiling its brutish new Universal series in 1959. Production began with a 2500-horsepower, four-axle unit, known as the U25B in 1960 - and railfans quickly nicknamed them U-boats. The success of the new series soon pushed GE into the number two spot in locomotive sales.
In 1966 a 2800-horsepower prime mover was added to create the U28B. Only 148 units were built that year. Late production units had a shorter nose and some differences in the radiator intakes, which were carried over into early U30B production. Late in 1966, GE introduced a 3000 horsepower prime mover in the U30B. Many features were carried over into the new body however later production units (the prototypes for these models) had revised air intakes. Total production ended at 296 units in 1975.
Features include:
* Limited Edition - out of stock at Walthers and has been discontinued.
* Road-Specific Detailing
* 14:1 Helical Gears for Smooth, Quiet Performance
* Five-Pole Skew-Wound High-Torque High-Efficiency Can Motor
* Low Speed Under 3 Scale MPH
* LED Constant & Directional Headlights
* Easy Multiple Unit Operation
* Metal Grab Irons & Lift Rings
* Factory-Installed Tsunami Sound & DCC
* Proto MAX Metal Knuckle Couplers
Price does not include delivery.
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Walthers Proto 920-41660 GE U30B NYC - DCC and Tsunami Sound
By the 1950s, railroads were shopping for more powerful units to replace earlier diesels, and a horsepower race began in earnest. GE took a bold step forward, unveiling its brutish new Universal series in 1959. Production began with a 2500-horsepower, four-axle unit, known as the U25B in 1960 - and railfans quickly nicknamed them U-boats. The success of the new series soon pushed GE into the number two spot in locomotive sales.
In 1966 a 2800-horsepower prime mover was added to create the U28B. Only 148 units were built that year. Late production units had a shorter nose and some differences in the radiator intakes, which were carried over into early U30B production. Late in 1966, GE introduced a 3000 horsepower prime mover in the U30B. Many features were carried over into the new body however later production units (the prototypes for these models) had revised air intakes. Total production ended at 296 units in 1975.
Features include:
* Limited Edition - out of stock at Walthers and has been discontinued.
* Road-Specific Detailing
* 14:1 Helical Gears for Smooth, Quiet Performance
* Five-Pole Skew-Wound High-Torque High-Efficiency Can Motor
* Low Speed Under 3 Scale MPH
* LED Constant & Directional Headlights
* Easy Multiple Unit Operation
* Metal Grab Irons & Lift Rings
* Factory-Installed Tsunami Sound & DCC
* Proto MAX Metal Knuckle Couplers
Price does not include delivery.
Browse Anna Capri's range of model trains, model vehicles and scenery that we can deliver NZ wide.