{"product_id":"walthers-mainline-md-nw2-phase-v-rock-island-4909-esu-sound-dcc","title":"Walthers Mainline 910-20634 | EMD NW2 Phase V - ESU Sound \u0026 DCC - Rock Island #4909 | HO Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EMD NW2 was a workhorse yard switcher that served railroads across North America from the mid-1940s onward, and Walthers Mainline brings Rock Island #4909 to your HO layout with ESU LokSound 5 DCC sound onboard. This Phase V model features a heavy die-cast metal chassis, five-pole skew-wound motor, and authentic Rock Island red and white livery — perfect for switching duties on any transition-to-modern-era layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more HO Scale locomotives? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/trains-track\/scale-ho\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHO Scale Trains \u0026amp; Track\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/track-tools-accessories\/scale-ho\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHO Scale Track \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-pole skew-wound motor with 14:1 gear ratio, helical-cut gears, all-wheel drive, and dual machined brass flywheels for smooth, quiet operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional LED headlights with warm white illumination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESU LokSound 5 DCC sound decoder with EMD 567A prime mover sounds, 4 air horns, and 2 bells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProto MAX metal knuckle couplers and RP-25 metal wheelsets for reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast metal chassis for excellent tractive effort and low-speed switching performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: HO (1:87)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWalthers Mainline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e910-20634\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHO Scale (1:87)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRock Island\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4909\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocomotive Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDiesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDCC Sound Equipped (ESU LokSound 5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTransition Era\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e616374174638\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this locomotive come with sound?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it includes an ESU LokSound 5 DCC sound decoder pre-installed with EMD 567A prime mover sounds, 4 air horns, and 2 bells. It is fully DCC sound-equipped right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat era does this model represent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe EMD NW2 was built between 1939 and 1949. Rock Island operated these switchers through the transition era and into the modern diesel era, making this model a great fit for layouts set from the late 1940s through the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat couplers and wheels does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt comes with Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers (compatible with standard HO knuckle couplers) and RP-25 metal wheelsets for smooth, reliable performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this locomotive good for switching operations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. The heavy die-cast chassis, all-wheel drive, and 14:1 gear ratio with helical-cut gears give it excellent low-speed control and tractive effort — ideal for yard switching duties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WalthersMainline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48344418943231,"sku":"910-20634","price":100.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/image_760f0e88-9649-4d66-84e8-bc49125f3923.jpg?v=1774783675","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/walthers-mainline-md-nw2-phase-v-rock-island-4909-esu-sound-dcc","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}