SKU: ATL-10004894-PRE

PREORDER Atlas Master Line HO 10004894 Gold Series GE U30C Low Nose Diesel Locomotive, Missouri Pacific #2999 (DCC & Sound Equipped)

10% down: $27.90
Our Price: $278.96
MSRP: $309.95

Note: You will reserve this item today for a 10% down payment of $27.90. Approximately 30-45 days before your item is expected at the warehouse, we will invoice you $251.06 plus shipping and any applicable taxes.

How Preorders Work

Expected release date is Jun 18, 2026

Quantity
30-Day Hassle-Free Returns

Description

Built by General Electric between 1966 and 1976, the six-axle, 3000-h.p. U30C locomotive was General Electric ’s alternative to EMD ’s SD40 series. In that ten year time frame, GE built 600 U30C ’s for a wide variety of operators. The largest customer was the BN, with 180 units compared to the US DOT, which purchased a single locomotive for their Pueblo test facility. Detroit Edison and Kaiser Steel might have been the most unique operators to purchase the U30 (DE receiving 11 and Kaiser with 5). The Kaiser Steel U30 ’s hauled ore trains from mine to mill in California ’s Eagle Mountain, while the Detroit Edison locomotives were assigned unit train duties from the coal fields in western Pennsylvania to DTE ’s generating station in Monroe, Michigan. By the late 80 ’s, most U30C ’s had been retired, while a handful remained in operation for second hand operators.

Features:
Adirondack floating bolster trucks with or without bearing caps as appropriate per railroad
Coupler pocket designed to accept AccuMate Proto-couplers
Golden-white LEDs
Antenna detail where appropriate per road name
Realistic die-cast underframe
Five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds
Separately-installed scale windshield wipers, metal grab irons and fine scale handrails
Directional lighting
With or without nose headlight as appropriate per railroad
Non-operating cab roof-top beacon detail where appropriate per road name
Detailed crew members
Marker lights with separate lenses
Snowplow
Separately-applied drop steps
Recommended radius: 22"

Sound Functionality Features (Gold Models with ESU Sound 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.
There are 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.

DCC OPERATION FEATURES:
Supports all DCC-programming modes
Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28.
A total of six DCC function outputs are available
Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.

Preorders: Frequently Asked Questions

What is preordering and why would I want to do that?

In the model railroading world, most products are made in limited runs. Manufacturers no longer produce large quantities to sit in warehouses. Instead, they announce new items and set a preorder deadline. After that date, production is based largely on the number of reservations received.

Preordering through Model Train Stuff guarantees your spot in line for these limited releases. When the products arrive, orders are filled in the order they were placed. The earlier you preorder, the better your chance of getting your items, even if there are shipping delays or shortfalls from the manufacturer.

Preordering is as easy as 1-2-3!
  1. Preordering is available on any item with the word "Preorder" as the first word in the product title.
  2. We will email your invoice approximately 30-45 days before your preorder items land at the warehouse. With the interactive invoice you can select your preferred shipping method and pay the balance of your order right online!
  3. We'll ship you your preorder once your invoice is paid online. 

How can I place a preorder?

To place a preorder, simply look for items marked with "PREORDER" in their title on our website. Add the item to your cart and proceed to checkout. You'll be required to pay a 10% non-refundable deposit to secure your reservation.

When will I be charged for my preorder?

You'll be charged a 10% deposit at the time of placing your preorder. The remaining balance, along with any applicable sales tax and shipping charges, will be due when the item is ready to be shipped. We'll notify you via email with a link to complete your payment.

Can I cancel my preorder?

Preorders can be canceled, but please note that the 10% deposit is non-refundable and will not be credited to store credit, as it goes toward covering the cost of the uncollected reservation.

When will my preorder ship?

The estimated shipping date for each preorder item is listed on the product page. We'll also keep you updated via email if there are any changes to the shipping schedule. Once your final payment is received, your item will be shipped according to your selected shipping method.

What happens if a preorder item is delayed or canceled by the manufacturer?

In the rare event that a preorder item is delayed or canceled by the manufacturer, we'll notify you as soon as possible. You can choose to wait for the item, apply your deposit to a different item, or request a refund or store credit for your deposit.

How do I check the status of my preorder?

You can check the status of your preorder by logging into your account on our website and viewing your order history. We'll also keep you updated via email with any important information regarding your preorder.

What if I have more questions about preordering?

If you have any further questions about preordering, feel free to contact our customer service team. We're here to help you with any inquiries you may have.