From coach and freight yards to branchlines and the demands of heavy industry, the WalthersMainline NW2 is the perfect power for any 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:

• Limited edition - one time run of these roadnumbers

• Next18 DCC Plug

• RP-25 metal wheels

• Proto MAX 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

       Same powerful drive as WalthersProto 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 & electrical pickup

• Dual machined brass flywheels

• Heavy die cast metal chassis

• Constant and directional LED headlights