After WWII, dieselization began in earnest, and EMD's switchers dominated the market. EMD built 888 of their NW2 model. Each was equipped with a 1000 hp, V12 567-A engine. Broadway Limited Imports has modeled the NW2 Phase V in a variety of road names that are described below. These models are accurate HO scale replicas of the real NW2's, and come equipped with our new state-of-the-art sound system - Paragon2. The Paragon2 sound and control system allows you to operate your model in DC or DCC out-of-the-box. With the Paragon2 sound and control system, the switcher offers authentic NW2 switcher sounds, and provides the operator with excellent slow-speed control unrivaled in the industry today. Along with authentic NW2 sounds, our model also has some fun features like user-controllable crew chatter and yard noise.
Industry-Leading Features:
- All new Paragon2 sound and control system
- Integral DC/DCC dual mode decoder for ease of operation
- Industry best slow-speed operation in DC and DCC
- Prototypical light operation with headlight, cab light, and rear light
- Authentic EMD NW2 switcher sounds!
- Controllable in DC and DCC
- All-wheel drive and all-wheel electrical pick-up
- Operating knuckle couplers
- Factory installed engineer figure
- Near brass-caliber detail at a plastic price
Product Information:
- ABS plastic body with heavy die cast chassis for maximum tractive effort
- Precision gearing optimized for switching
- 5-pole can motor with skew wound armature and dual fly wheels
- Locomotive Length (coupler to coupler): 6.25 inches
- Locomotive Weight: 9.2 oz
- Separately Applied Handrails, Ladders, Whistle, and Brass Bell
- Will Operate on Code 70, 83, and 100 rail
- Recommended Minimum Radius: 18 inches
Industry Leading Sound Features:
- Operates in DC & DCC (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
- Record & Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
- 16-bit Sample Rate for exceptional high frequency sound clarity
- Choice of 3 selectable Horns
- Alternate Whistle / Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle - both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played
- Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell
- Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys
- Passenger Station Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
- Freight Yard Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
- Lumber Yard Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
- Farm Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
- Crew Radio Communications - Controlled with Function Key
- Maintenance Yard Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
- Demo Mode for display and demonstrations
- Grade Crossing Automatic Signal
- Simple Programming with Integral DCC Decoder
- Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
- EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings