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Conrail C30-7 Tips by Bob Waller
The C30-7 is one of General Electric's second generation diesels and was introduced in September 1976. It superseded the U30C, U33C, and U36C. A standard C30-7 is a 3,000 horsepower, 16-cylinder, six-axle locomotive. Conrail purchased 10 of these units (CR 6600-6609) in 1977, their first new six-axle power since becoming a railroad.Atlas produced a C30-7 painted in Conrail's standard scheme and undecorated. This locomotive is still available from many shops. Some details are needed to bring this up to standards. I'll add this info as time progresses.
Rail Power Products produces a Phase II C30-7 shell (part #60-501). The shell fits over an Athearn U-Boat chassis and motor. This shell is only appropriate for the C30-7A, not Conrail's Phase I units.
Decals: Standard scheme decals available are Microscale 87-157 & 87-628 CR Data or Champ EH-246. Quality scheme decals available are Microscale 87-614 & 87-628 CR Data. These will work for all units.
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