GE U30B Phase II w/Sound & DCC - Master(R) Gold -- CSX #5344

This detailed Atlas HO Scale Master Silver GE U30B is modeled after diesels built by General Electric between 1966 and 1975 and operated by Class I and shortlines. Powered by a V16 FDL prime mover, the 3,000 h.p. U30B was GE's answer to EMDs popular GP40 and Alco's C430 Locomotive. A total of 295 U30Bs were built by GE between 1966 and 1975. This model represents a Phase 2 U30B locomotive. The primary spotting feature of phase 2 units was the hood below the radiator, which was evenly built out to the same width as the radiator. A U30B could be differentiated from the lower-horsepower U23B by the presence of two sets of four tall engine access doors near the center of the long hood. During production, the U30B was equipped with various trucks, including Blomberg trucks from EMD trade-in locomotives, AAR-style trucks, or GE's own four-axle FB2 truck. Norfolk & Western owned the most Phase 2 U30Bs with a total of 75 units; all included a high short hood. Other major owners included C&O, F