Atlas HO Alco C420 Conrail 2073 ex-L&HR 10004738 Silver Sound Ready New
$ 77.59
Description
Atlas HO Alco C420 Conrail 2073 ex-L&HR 10004738 Silver Sound Ready New. The shorter 12-cylinder engine block allowed the C420 to have its distinctive set-back cab and extended short hood. All were equipped with a high short hood which housed a steam generator for passenger service. Atlas Silver Series C420 Locomotive: New 2026 run, 10 004 738 is Conrail 2073 patched ex-Lehigh & Hudson River 23. Silver Series, Sound Ready means it includes speakers, 8 pin DCC plug. MSRP is a relatively low $184.95 Built in Dec 1965 this is one of two units wrecked during delivery at Laurel Run PA. It would survive Conrail to become Arkansas & Missouri 52 and operate through at least 2010. All items ship within one business day of payment so if you have questions be sure to allow me to answer before you pay for the item. I do combine shipping, wait for me to send a corrected invoice. ALCo built a total of 131 Century 420 locomotives between 1963 and 1969, when the builder ceased all new locomotive production. Powered by a 12-cylinder, turbocharged, 2,000-hp 251-series prime mover, the C420’s direct competitor in 1963 was the EMD GP18. In fact, EMD did not offer a 12-cylinder, 2,000-hp prime mover until the GP39 model was produced in 1969. The shorter 12-cylinder engine block allowed the C420 to have its distinctive set-back cab and extended short hood. The first road to purchase the C420 was the Lehigh & Hudson River, with its first two units built in 1963. The largest fleet was purchased by the Long Island Railroad, with 30 units built between 1963 and 1968. All were equipped with a high short hood which housed a steam generator for passenger service. Over time, the largest fleet of C420s was amassed by the Louisville & Nashville. While only 26 units were purchased new, their total fleet grew to well over 60 units through mergers and acquisitions. The C420 can still be found in daily service today in the US. Currently the largest fleet of C420s is operated by the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad. Features: Newly redesigned AAR type B truck sideframes with optional bearing covers Flat or “step” pilots used where appropriate Long hood with or without dynamic brake detail used where appropriate 3,100 gallon fuel tank Additional Features: Separately-applied scale detail parts include: windshield wipers, metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, multiple-unit hoses, train line hoses, fine scale handrails, drop steps, cab sun shades and more! See through step detail on sill Etched metal radiator walkway 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 with golden-white LEDs Atlas Master™ Series Silver Additional Features: NMRA 8-pin plug for DCC (Decoder-ready) Shipping: Ships Priority Mail or FedEx Ground. International will be Priority Mail with confirmation - sorry, Canadian buyers, eBay and PayPal rules require me to use a shipping method that is scanned on delivery. Payment: Please wait for invoice before payment. Due in 5 days from receipt of invoice. Paypal, in person payments are accepted, in person payments delivered via third party are acceptable, feel free to ask if you have any questions.
