HO GP18 Locomotive NW #2704 (ATHG-1361)

Introducing the HO-scale GP18 Locomotive in NW livery, No. 2704—a meticulously detailed model designed to bring authentic motive power to HO layouts. Derived from the GP7/GP18 family, it recreates the era’s distinctive short-hood profile and rugged drive, featuring a heavy die-cast frame for traction, Blomberg-B trucks with bearing caps, and a Genesis driveline with a five-pole skew-wound motor for smooth, quiet operation. See-through cab windows reveal a full interior, while fine-scale Celcon handrails, etched radiator and fan grilles, and wire grab irons add real-world depth. Wheels with RP25 contours ride on a faithful platform supporting body-mounted scale knuckle couplers compatible with Kadee, delivering reliable operation on standard HO track.

Road-name and road-number fidelity is front and center, with NW livery in a pelver blue scheme and the distinctive hamburger logo. The GP18 line includes options for dynamic or non-dynamic configurations by road number, a 1700-gallon fuel tank, and features like roof access hatches on non-dynamic units and pilots with footboards. For the 2704 example, heritage notes include Ex-NKP identity, short-hood forward operation, a front gyralight (visible in DCC), a short-hood mounted bell, exhaust deflectors, and a right-side winterized window. This model is DCC-ready with Quick Plug plug-and-play technology and a 21-pin NEM connector; sound-equipped variants pair onboard DCC with SoundTraxx Tsunami2, dual speakers, and full NMRA compatibility in DCC mode, with CVs to tailor speed and sound. It’s built for dependable, smooth performance on HO layouts, making it ideal for yard work, branch-line runs, or main-line action.