Bring Norfolk Southern road power to your N scale layout with Kato's EMD SD40-2 Early Production #6111. The SD40-2 is one of the most successful and widely used diesels in North American railroading, and Kato captures the early-production version's distinctive details. As a DC (silent) model it runs smooth and quiet, and it stays drop-in ready for DCC whenever you add a decoder.
Specifications
| Brand |
Kato |
| Item Number |
176-4826 |
| Scale |
N (1:160) |
| Road Name |
Norfolk Southern |
| Road Number |
#6111 |
| Prototype |
EMD SD40-2, Early Production |
| Power |
3,000 horsepower |
| Decoder |
DC (silent), drop-in DCC ready |
| Motor |
Five-pole with dual brass flywheels |
| Couplers |
Kato knuckle couplers |
| Lighting |
Directional LED headlights |
| Condition |
New |
Features
- Detailed N scale EMD SD40-2 Early Production in Norfolk Southern paint
- Accurate early-production body details
- Smooth, quiet five-pole motor with dual brass flywheels
- DC (silent) and drop-in ready for a DCC decoder, no milling required
- Directional LED headlights
- Kato knuckle couplers mounted front and rear
- Scale: N (1:160)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a decoder included?
No. This is the DC (silent) version, drop-in DCC ready so you can add a decoder without modifications.
What is "Early Production"?
It refers to the earlier SD40-2 body variant with its specific spotting features, faithfully reproduced by Kato.
What scale is this?
N scale (1:160).
Does it have working lights?
Yes, directional LED headlights are built in.
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