{"product_id":"preorder-atlas-ho-10005245-ge-u36b-master-gold-locomotive-csx-5713-dcc-sound-equipped","title":"PREORDER Atlas HO 10005245 GE U36B, Master Gold Locomotive CSX #5713 (DCC \u0026 Sound-Equipped)","description":"The horsepower race was in full swing by the late 1960s when GE introduced the 3,300hp, four-axle U33B locomotive. 137 units were produced between September 1967 and August 1970 when production ended. GE upped the horsepower ante in 1970 with the introduction of the 3,600hp U36B which was produced between May 1970 and December 1974. Both models were externally identical, and internally they were both powered by the same GE FDL-16 cylinder four-stroke engine. The horsepower increase was achieved through adjustments to the fuel rack settings and other internal component changes. One key spotting feature of both models was the built-out radiator “wings” on the long hood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAtlas’ U33B and U36B model is being offered in both an early and late phase. The early phase model includes flushmounted radiator screens and air intake screens on the long hood. In addition, there is a built-out area on the top of the front and rear pilots. Late phase models include corrugated radiator and air intake screens, with a flat pilot face. An optional separate electrical equipment box is included on the left side walkway behind the cab per the prototype. AAR-B or Blomberg trucks are used when appropriate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeaboard Coast Line 1776\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSCL 1776 was the nation’s first Bicentennial unit, being built in June 1971. It was actually the second SCL U36B numbered 1776. The first was delivered in standard black and yellow paint. When later production unit 1803 was chosen to receive the special commemorative scheme, the original 1776 was renumbered as 1813. The “new” 1776 went on to be one of the more famous bicentennial models, and it started the trend of railroads large and small repainting units in honor of the nation’s 200th birthday celebration in 1976.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003eAAR-B or Blomberg trucks will be used when appropriate\u003cbr\u003eSeparately-applied scale detail parts include: windshield wipers, metal grab irons, and more!\u003cbr\u003eFive pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds\u003cbr\u003eDirectional lighting with Golden-white LEDs\u003cbr\u003eBlackened metal wheels\u003cbr\u003eNEW Metal couplers\u003cbr\u003eAtlas Master® Silver version is Sound Ready and equipped with speaker for easy conversion to DCC sound\u003cbr\u003eAtlas Master® Gold version is sound-equipped\u003cbr\u003eNEW Atlas Master® Gold version features factory-installed ESU passive radiator speakers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDCC Operation Features GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupports all DCC-programming modes\u003cbr\u003eDCC includes RailCom and RailComPlus, with 14, 28 or 128 speed steps and with 2-digit and 4-digit addressing.\u003cbr\u003eFlexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28.\u003cbr\u003eA total of 6 DCC function outputs are available, all can be function mapped (disable, brightness, light effects) individually\u003cbr\u003eFollows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.\u003cbr\u003eESU LokSound Features (GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver 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.\u003cbr\u003eThere are up to 16 user-selectable horns, 2 user-selectable bells, and 2 user-selectable synchronized brake squeals.\u003cbr\u003eManual and Automatic Notching modes with the ability to change modes ”on the fly” are provided for true realism.\u003cbr\u003eEquipped with ESU’s Exclusive “Full Throttle” features for ultimate realism in prototype running.","brand":"Atlas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43696376807487,"sku":"ATL-10005245-PRE","price":27.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/7461\/7663\/files\/h10005229_55479974-c14a-43f6-9988-f99277a06876.jpg?v=1786344058","url":"https:\/\/factorydirecthobbies.com\/products\/preorder-atlas-ho-10005245-ge-u36b-master-gold-locomotive-csx-5713-dcc-sound-equipped","provider":"Factory Direct Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}