Preorder by: 29-Aug-2024
Ecpected: Spring 2025
After the above date, you can still join the waitlist and we will do our best to fill your order.
Joining the waitlist doesn’t obligate you to a purchase. You will simply be notified that the item is back in stock.
Rock Island 4908
From coach and freight yards to branchlines and the demands of heavy industry, the WalthersMainline NW2 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, order now – limited quantity available!Next18 DCC Plug on Standard DC modelsPre-installed 11 x 15mm “sugar cube” speaker for easy conversion to sound and DCCCorrect size RP-25 metal wheelsProto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers
Based on Phase V units built in 1949 with:Louvered radiator grillesDual tall conical exhaust stacksSmall front radiator grilleSingle straight hood to cab transition6 louvered side doors with letterboard gapLarge center cab windowsFactory-installed grab irons on hood and cabWith or without footboards as appropriate3 styles of headlights to match prototype practice
Same powerful drive as WalthersProto(R) locos featuring:Five-pole skew-wound motor14:1 gear ratioHelical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit operationAll-wheel drive and electrical pickupDual machined brass flywheelsHeavy die cast metal chassisConstant and directional LED headlights
