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Kato EMD NW2 PRR Switcher Locomotive, 5912. Kato USA N Scale Model Trains, Pennsylvania Railroad. The n gauge Kato USA 176-4362, PRR 5912 EMD NW2 switcher locomotive model replicates each & every rivet of prototype detail with pinpoint precision, while emphasizing low-speed & high-power pulling. The EMD NW2 Pennsylvania model also features directional golden white LED headlights & illuminated preprinted number-boards. The light-piping keeps the visible cab interior free of lighting equipment, other features of this Kato USA n scale locomotive include: low profile wheels, body mounted Kato magnetic knuckle couplers also a new motor and mechanism design. This Pennsylvania Railroad EMD NW2 scale model locomotive is DCC friendly. The EMD NW2 is a 1,000 horsepower yard switcher locomotive, manufactured by General Motors Electro-Motive Division, La Grange Illinois. The EMD NW2 has a distinctive twin-stack profile & short radiator that creates a distinctive silhouette. The PRR ( Pennsylvania Railroad ) ran a total of 32 of these EMD NW2 locomotives. The Philadelphia division the PRR assigned these units a new name to fit their own naming procedures: ES-10. EMD's NW2 switcher's lifetime was nearly cut short just 3 years after its introduction, with the establishment of the War Production Board in 1942, who dictated that EMD was to halt all production of switching locomotives, manufacturing only road diesels during the years of 1942 to 1945. This end cab switching locomotive was so popular 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. EMD - Electro-Motive Diesel, have earned a reputation for quality, service innovation. EMD is todays largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad uses such as intercity passenger, freight, switching, commuter, industrial & mining. Kato Precision Railroad Models, Sekisui Kinzoku Co Ltd, is a Japanese manufacturer of n scale model railroad equipment. Kato was established in 1957 & is based in Tokyo, Japan and in 1986 Kato USA was established. Due to the high quality of their train models Kato is one of the leading n scale model train manufacturers. Kato manufactures n scale train models based on Japanese, North American prototypes & European high speed trains. The establishment of the brand Hobby-Train more than 20 years ago is strongly connected with the development of Kato, Hobby-Train / Lemke is a representative and importer of Kato n scale in Europe. Kato Lemke models are manufactured in Japan by Kato for Lemke in Germany. Working with Kato & other model producers Hobby-Train / Lemke fulfils the wishes of their model train collectors with the main focus on German, Austrian & Swiss model prototypes. As well as manufacturing n scale locomotives, Kato also have a unique modular track system, Unitrack, this takes very little time to put together whether permanent or temporary, always the same result, an almost instant sturdy operational model railway enabling you more time for modelling n scale scenery and buildings. Having the Unitrack ballasted, with an integral roadbed, allows for the possibility to create scenic boards, as any of your chosen model railway displays will always be the same shape each time created, giving flexibility and choice along with easier storage if your creation has to be put away. Because the Kato system is already ballasted it has great stability along with superior connectivity thanks to their Unijoiner concept. Simple plug and play for all N scale modelers young or old. The Kato model railway system is immense, with every conceivable railway layout catered for and is compatible with all other N gauge Usa, European and Japanese N scale locomotives and train rolling stock such as Fleischmann, Minitrix, Peco, Graham Farish and Dapol. N Scale 1:160 model Trains by Kato Usa, Kato Japan, Hobby-Train & Kato Lemke, N Gauge. American Outline Trains. EMD NW2 PRR Switcher Locomotive 5912 Pennsylvania Railroad. Kato USA N Scale 176-4362. |
