Walthers Proto 920-43511 – EMD NW2 (DCC And Sound) Union Pacific (UP) 1064 – HO Scale

The WalthersProto HO Scale EMD NW2 is based on the 1,145 switchers constructed between 1939 and 1949. The long-lived NW2 has operated side by side with steam locomotives as well as classic and modern diesels, so it’ll be an ideal addition to your railroad. The WalthersProto model is patterned after early production prototypes with Phase I, II, II, and IV hoods and details as appropriate for each roadname. Other features include:
 

• This model is equipped with a fully featured ESU LokSound 5 Sound and DCC for top of the line sound and DCC control
• Fully customizable and compatible with ESU LokProgrammer
• Factory-installed 11mm x 15mm cube-type speaker included in LokSound 5 and standard DC Versions
• Five-pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motor
• Helical gears with 14:1 ratio for smooth, ultra-quiet running
• LED constant and directional headlights
• Easy multiple-unit operation
• Heavy die-cast metal underframe
• Correct size RP-25 metal wheels
• Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers
• AAR-A side frames and brake cylinders
• Welded 600-gallon fuel tank
• Road-specific details including correct hood, cab, stacks, frame and more!
• Superb paint and lettering
• Cab interior with seats and crew figures

 
Many EMD NW2s are still running on shortlines and at museums in the 2020s. This EMD NW2 model is part of the line of highly detailed WalthersProto HO Scale locomotives.
 
Road-specific features of this model include:
 

• Phase IV hood with handrails
• Standard cab and frame/sill
• Front/Rear non-drop step handrails
• Short rear handrails
• Modified rear cab handrails
• Straight grab irons
• 6-Louver NW-2 battery box with battery box step
• Dual exhaust hatch
• Radiator fill cap
• Single lens headlight housing with horizontal dual sealed beam retrofit and retaining ring
• Single reflector headlight
• Standard, long, straight and radiator guard drop grab irons
• Brass early cast type bell
• Brass Leslie A125-247 horn on bracket
• Cab armrest
• Folded-in wind deflector
• Photo-etched rectangular sunshade
• Round cab vent
• Cast sloped plain journal bearing