Lionel 2023 Twin Diesel Locomotives with B Unit No. 8481 - ABA

[@ronalddevine9587]

That is one of the handsomest diesels ever made by Lionel.

[@johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards]

Cool B unit, I love seeing them.

[@raysrails2164]

Beautiful .

[@fokusnikfim]

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[@northernutahlivesteam]

fun

[@genemanno1533]

The 2023’s are 027 sized engines while the added “B” unit is larger “O” Lionel sized. Typical this sized “B” unit is fitted with the GM “F3” diesel Lionel produced which are bigger, sized “O” (closer to scale) engines. The “B” unit is longer, taller, and wider than typical 027. Not fitting size wise with the 2023 pair, I’m sorry don’t look right.😊 I would suggest using a smaller 027 “B” from a 218, 217, or 226 etc repainted to match the color scheme of the 2023.😊

[@billbenak3012]

Later alco B units with sheet metal frames are taller than early cast frame alco A units and look very out of scale. A better solution would be to scratch build the B unit.

[@genemanno1533]

An older video had a “B” for F3 dual motor powered using two back half “A” powered frames cut and bonded together to fit the “B” unit. This same approach could be done with two 2023 diesel back half frames cut and merged to fit a 200 series “B” unit shell body. Powered would be optional but require more rework with forward cut position.