Atlas 8148 Conrail Quality B23-7 w/Sound #2002 – Model Train Junction: Quality Parts and Art Supplies

General Electrics 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. The first units were produced for Conrail in September, 1977 (ironically, 3 months after the last U23B was delivered to Conrail). 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. Several features distinguished B23-7s 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 on B23-7s, but some railroads opted to use trade-in trucks. Therefore, AAR type B and Blomberg trucks could be found on some models. The 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. There were three distinct phases of GE 4-axle Dash 7 locomotive production. Models on this run represent both phase 1 and phase 2 units. Phase 1 units feature a 362 wheel base and were built through the Spring of 1979. Phase 2 units feature a 37′ 2 wheel base, and production lasted from the Spring of 1979 through the Fall of 1980.
Features: The Atlas B23-7 locomotive model includes such optional/road name specific details as:
Pilots with and without anti-climber
Cab headlights or low-nose headlights
Cab with 4 or 2 side windows
Bell mounted under the sill or on the long hood
FB-2, AAR type B, or Blomberg truck side-frames used where appropriate per road name Additional Features: Separately-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! See through step detail on sill Etched metal radiator grilles Painted crew members Factory-equipped with AccuMate knuckle couplers Coupler pocket designed to accept AccuMate Proto-couplers Five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds Directional lighting Atlas Master Series Silver Additional Features: NMRA 8-pin plug for DCC (Decoder-ready) Atlas Master Series Gold Additional Features:

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

Manufacturer: Atlas
Model Number: 8148
Road Name: Conrail (CR)
MSRP: $259.99

Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Diesel Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is P11553832.

Trainz Product Id: 11553832