New NW2 by Bachmann?

[VonRyan]

It would seem they didn't all have louvers...

http://www.railpictures.net/images/d1/5/6/2/2562.1374154650.jpg

What is a louver?


-Cody F.

[MVW]

You know, as in, "I'm a louver, not a freighter."

Jim

[GimpLizard]

Looks like both Kato & Bachmann got the lettering all wrong. 

[Chris333]

If they do P&LE I'll buy one 

[wcfn100]

It would seem they didn't all have louvers...

As it's been mentioned, there were 5 'phases' of the NW-2.  Phase I and II didn't have louvers.

What we're looking for is a Phase IV.  It has the louvers with a 'letter board gap' towards the top (Phase III didn't have this) where most put their road name.

Phase IV were the most numerous (I have read, but not confirmed),  but Phase I and II were almost identical and I don't know if the two combined had more.

Phase V went to a tapered hood instead of the stepped hood towards the cab.

Another thing about having hood louvers is you're one step closer to having a TR-2 transfer set.  Early TR-2s had the stepped hood of the Phase IV but later units had the straight taper of the Phase V.  The Phase V one one step before the SW7 (then onto the SW8 etc...)


Jason

[pjm20]

What is a louver?


-Cody F.

Those cutouts on the doors of the one NW2: http://www.google.com/search?q=louvers&rls=com.microsoft:en-US:IE-Address&oe=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=I73pUZGqMJfK4APQwYGoDg&biw=1366&bih=598&sei=Jr3pUdeWFK2l4APojID4Bw

[peteski]

The most glaring error to me on the Bachmann model are the very noticeable frames or gaskets around the front (and probably rear) windows.  That totally spoils the unique look of the prototypes, where the windows appeared to be simply installed behind the sheet metal of the cab.

[Cajonpassfan]

Looks like both Kato & Bachmann got the lettering all wrong. 

Very funny .
Seriously, the Kato lettering looks right on to me for the early era; Bmann looks off...
Otto

[PGE-N°2]

Personally, this might turn out OK since the Kato loco has gear slip issues,  but I would have been MORE excited if Bachmann had announced an MP15AC.

An MP15AC in Milwaukee colours would have made my day. Even an NW2 I can get from Kato in the orange and black.

[SkipGear]

If the mechanism lasts more than 2 months, the Bachmann will win. That seems to be the life span of an active Kato NW2.

If it's anything like their recent models, the hood will be closer to scale width so you should be able to drop your Kato shell on the Bachmann mech without too much hassle.

[sdodge]

If the mechanism is as good as their GE 70 Tonners I'm in for a couple in my favorite paint scheme - yellow and black with no lettering. My 70 Tonners have been in operation on my layout for 2 + years with no problems!

I don' t understand why Bachmann has not done new runs of the GE's, there are 100's of paint schemes to do.

[johnh35]

Hmmm, is it me or are there no handrails along the hood above the doors?

[JoeW]

The big news from Bachmann is the BIG EMMA, but somehow lost is the announcement of a new NW2... Say what? Don't we already have an excellent one from Kato?....so many other switchers to do and they pick this one.....
Otto K.

Otto MY sentiments exactly but may I ad, why didn't they make an improved SF 4-8-4 Northern body instead?  but an NW2?  I guess I will have to keep waiting.
JoeW

[wcfn100]

Hmmm, is it me or are there no handrails along the hood above the doors?

It's looks to be there, just very shallow.

It does look like they left the grabs off the side of the hood however.

Jason

[u18b]

Agreed.  I think the hood handrail is there..... it's just molded on instead of free standing.