N EMD NW2 Burlington Northern #543 with Preinstalled DCC and Sound (KAT176-4378-S)

An N-scale EMD NW2 switcher in Burlington Northern livery, this model is built for yard work and short-range switching on an N-scale layout. It arrives with preinstalled DCC and sound, so it’s ready to run on DCC-enabled setups right out of the box. From Kato, it captures prototype rivet-detail precision with a compact end-cab profile and adds practical features such as directional headlights, illuminated preprinted number boards, low-profile wheels, and body-mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers for reliable, prototypical operation.

Designed to be DCC-friendly, the NW2 uses light piping to illuminate the cab interior without bulky lighting hardware, keeping the interior clean and realistic. It’s a faithful representation of the classic switcher, ideal for busy yards, staging, and switching scenes on an N-scale railroad. With preinstalled sound, the locomotive delivers authentic operation at slow speeds, enhancing yard work and the sense of activity on hobby layouts.