Kato Frisco NW2 New Release

Discussion in 'N Scale' started by PacRail, Jan 19, 2025.

  1. PacRail

    PacRail Member

    Anyone else looking forward to the just announced N Scale Kato Frisco NW2 road# 253? DC/DCC ready or DCC and sound.
     
    Last edited: Jan 22, 2025
  2. Iantha_Branch

    Iantha_Branch Member

    I think you meant Kato?

    https://katousa.com/n-nw2/

    $240 for DC, $440 for DCC Sound. I'm hoping that's a typo and they're really not upcharging $200 for sound.

    Screenshot 2025-01-19 at 19-18-38 EMD NW2 Switcher.png
     
  3. klrwhizkid

    klrwhizkid Administrator Staff Member Administrator Frisco.org Supporter

    It's true. They are up-charging $85 for Frisco livery and the extra $200 for sound.
     
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  4. Iantha_Branch

    Iantha_Branch Member

    Im normally the guy to get on here and defend the price tags we see these days, but there's no way to justify this one. That's an insane price for what you're getting
     
  5. Coonskin

    Coonskin Member

    I am very thankful I don't have the burn to have one. That price range is, well, shocking.

    Looks like the Whiz is going to prove his worth for a while longer, eh?

    (FWIW: He took my old vintage Kato NW2, milled the frame to receive DCC/Sound, and installed TSU2 far more economically than that.)
     
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  6. klrwhizkid

    klrwhizkid Administrator Staff Member Administrator Frisco.org Supporter

    BTW, that was HO. I don't do N scale; I'm not a masochist.
     
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  7. SLSF Freak

    SLSF Freak Staff Member Staff Member Frisco.org Supporter

    I didn't realize these were "KOBO Custom" models. In that respect, I understand the higher price tag. However, I can barely afford normally priced DC locos anymore so I won't be able to pick one of these up. :(
     
  8. Coonskin

    Coonskin Member

    Silly me. I didn't see/comprehend/something... the "N" part of the ad!
     
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