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In the near future I plan on getting a NP loco to add to my early 70s BN. But it looks like there's almost nothing available in Kato or Atlas NP. So it will probably be a custom paint deal. Kato has U23c's available and the NP had U25c but no U23. I saw a few phots of the prototypes, but do not really see a difference. Is there something I missed? Are the 2 almost identical in appearance?
Are the 2 almost identical in appearance?
These two loco's have very little in common when it comes to external appearances.
Different trucks, Fuel tank shape and truck bolster spacing
U25C has a longer nose, Cab with one-piece windshield, Raised walkway section back by radiators compared to the U23C.
If you want a GE "C-Boat" for NP, look into finding a Atlas U33C or U36C.
NP had some U36C's on their roster.
Dan
Thanks Dan. After reading your post, I looked again and noticed the differences. Has Atlas recently made a u33 or u36 that's DCC ready?
Has Atlas recently made a u33 or u36 that's DCC ready?
Recently? You'll have to check their web site.
DCC Ready? Yes. They all came that way.
Dan
DCC Ready? Yes. They all came that way.
Huh? I thought the older locos required soldering and milling out part of the frame for DCC encoder installation??
Bill,
I have a couple of the Atlas U33/36Cs from one of the first runs and they are DCC ready. Lighting board with NMRA DCC plug.
Dan
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