Item Tag: 1.2

Equipped with body mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers. As a prototype, the SD40-2 was the most popular second-generation diesel with sales of over 3000 in the U.S. and more than 700 in Canada. There were many variations of this popular diesel because of the long production run, with Early units representing a pre-1990 appearance and Mid Production units depicting later runs of locomotives.

Part Number 1764377. Kato’s own N scale NW2 replicates each and every rivet of prototype detail with pinpoint precision, while emphasizing low-speed, high-power pulling. All locomotives will be equipped with body mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers.

Tractive effort was about 10% higher for the heavy 2-8-2’s. BLI’s models follow the original designs closely. Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the USRA 2-8-2s. Part Number 7856. Alternate Whistle / Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle – both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played.