Description
Powered by a V12 FDL prime mover, the 2250 h.p. U23B was GE’s intermediate-sized four-axle road-switcher of the late 1960s through the mid 1970s. The U23B’s 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 GE’s “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 GE’s own four-axle “FB2” truck. One of these three truck styles is included on our model where appropriate per road name.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 GE’s own four-axle “FB2” truck. One of these three truck styles is included on our model where appropriate per road name.
Today the number of active U23B’s has dwindled, but a handful can still be found working for short lines and regional railroads in North America.Today the number of active U23B’s has dwindled, but a handful can still be found working for short lines and regional railroads in North America.
Features:Features:
Operational low nose headlight (used where appropriate)Operational low nose headlight (used where appropriate)
Both DCC ready and ESU DCC Sound equipped versionsBoth DCC ready and ESU DCC Sound equipped versions
Separate coupler cut leverSeparate coupler cut lever
Cab with 4 or 2 side windows (as appropriate per road name)Cab with 4 or 2 side windows (as appropriate per road name)
Directional lightingDirectional lighting
Golden white LEDsGolden white LEDs
Painted safety railsPainted safety rails
Blackened metal wheelsBlackened metal wheels
Dual flywheel equipped 5-pole skewed armature motor with a low friction mechanismDual flywheel equipped 5-pole skewed armature motor with a low friction mechanism
Factory-installed AccuMate magnetic knuckle couplers!Factory-installed AccuMate magnetic knuckle couplers!
DCC Operation Features GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY)DCC Operation Features GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY)
Supports all DCC-programming modesSupports all DCC-programming modes
DCC includes RailCom and RailComPlus, with 14, 28 or 128 speed steps and with 2-digit and 4-digit addressing.DCC includes RailCom and RailComPlus, with 14, 28 or 128 speed steps and with 2-digit and 4-digit addressing.
Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28.Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28.
A total of 6 DCC function outputs are available, and all can be function mapped (disable, brightness, light effects) individuallyA total of 6 DCC function outputs are available, and all can be function mapped (disable, brightness, light effects) individually
Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.
ESU LokSound Features (GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY):ESU LokSound Features (GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY):
Over 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more.Over 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more.
There are up to 16 user-selectable horns, 2 user-selectable bells, and 2 user-selectable synchronized brake squeals.There are up to 16 user-selectable horns, 2 user-selectable bells, and 2 user-selectable synchronized brake squeals.
Manual and Automatic Notching modes with the ability to change modes “on the fly” are provided for true realism.Manual and Automatic Notching modes with the ability to change modes “on the fly” are provided for true realism.
Equipped with ESU’s Exclusive “Full Throttle” features for ultimate realism in prototype running.Equipped with ESU’s Exclusive “Full Throttle” features for ultimate realism in prototype running.
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