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Kato N Scale
NW2 Yard Switcher
Prototype Information
EMD’s NW2 switcher’s lifetime was nearly cut short just three years after its introduction, with the establishment of the War Production Board in 1942, which dictated that EMD was to halt all production of switching locomotives, manufacturing only road diesels during the years of 1942 to 1945. However, such was the popularity of this end cab switching locomotive that after the restriction was lifted, the NW2 sprung back as many railroads placed orders for this little 1000hp powerhouse; today these locomotives can still be found enjoying continued service in rail yards.
Model Information
Kato’s own N scale NW2 replicates each and every rivet of prototype detail with pinpoint precision, while emphasizing low-speed, high-power pulling. It also features directional headlights (without any of the lightpiping equipment intruding on the interior cab detail), low profile wheels, illuminated numberboards, and Kato magnetic knuckle couplers.
Model Features
All locomotives will be equipped with body mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers
Locomotives feature directional Golden White LED headlights and illuminated preprinted numberboards.
Sophisticated lightpiping keeps the visible cab interior free of lighting equipment.
All new motor and mechanism design
Locomotives Are DCC friendly
About the C&O and B&O NW2
After the Chessie System merger, many NW2 locomotives retained the B+O or C+O designation of what railroad they originally ran on, despite the adoption of the Chessie paint scheme. The Chessie itself was an Eastern Road that ran from the Mississippi River through the Allegheny Mountains connecting cities such as Philadelphia, Newport News, St. Louis, Louisville, and Chicago.
Roadname Specific Model Features
Short As Delivered Stacks
Two Different Road Names - B&O & C&O
Phase 1 Riveted Airtanks
Chessie System
C&O #5278
MSRP $100.00
Your Price Only $69.95
MTW Part #KA-176-4358 | 
