Description From coach and freight yards to branch lines and the demands of heavy industry, the EMD NW2 Phase V Diesel (Loksound) – HO is the perfect power for any HO switching assignment. One of EMD’s most popular diesels, over 1100 were built between 1939 and 1949, serving over 50 railroads with some still working today. Based on phase five units built in 1949, features include: One time run of these road numbers Correct size RP-25 metal wheels Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers Based on Phase V units built in 1949 with: Louvered radiator grilles Dual tall conical exhaust stacks Small front radiator grille Single straight hood to cab transition 6 louvered side doors with letterboard gap Large center cab windows Factory-installed grab irons on hood and cab With or without footboards as appropriate 3 styles of headlights to match prototype practice Available with ESU(R) Sound and DCC for DCC and DC layouts featuring: Fully DCC compatible 14, 28, 128 speed steps Dual mode DC and DCC 4 air horns changeable by CVs 2 bells changeable by CVs Full 8-notch 567A prime mover sounds Compressor Same powerful drive as WalthersProto(R) locos featuring: Five-pole skew-wound motor 14:1 gear ratio Helical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit operation All-wheel drive and electrical pickup Dual machined brass flywheels Heavy die cast metal chassis Constant and directional LED headlights
