Elegant, powerful, and unmistakably Norfolk & Western, the K2a 4-8-2 “Mountain” Class represented the railroad’s dedication to refined, high-performance passenger power. Built in the mid-1920s as upgraded versions of the earlier K-class Mountains, the K2a locomotives became the backbone of N&W’s premier passenger trains—hauling The Cavalier, early Powhatan Arrow consists, and fast varnish across the Blue Ridge.
Sunset Models 3rd Rail first produced the K2a in 2011, and it quickly became a favorite among N&W modelers. Now, the K2a returns—better than ever, with modern detailing, electronics, and prototypical fidelity only imagined back in 2011. This is the most accurate and feature-rich O Scale brass K2a ever produced.
Road Numbers Offered
N&W 127
N&W 128
N&W 132
N&W 135
Model Features
• ALL Brass Construction
• Fully Detailed Backhead with Lit Gauges
• Flickering Firebox Light
• Operating Sand and Turret Hatches, Cab Vents, Doors, and Windows
• Sprung Drivers and Tender Trucks
• Advanced electronics: 3R ERR Cruise/TMCC/Railsounds compatible with TMCC/Legacy/DCS, 3R Conventional for your choice of sound, and 2R ESU Loksound 5.0. Blunami is available as well
• Compatible with Legacy, DCS, TMCC, and Conventional Operation
• Super Smoke System and Coil Couplers (3-Rail Only)
• Prototypical Road-Specific Details – accurate domes, feedwater systems, smokebox fronts, piping, handrail arrangements, and tender variations for the K2a
• Powerful Can Motor Drive ensuring smooth, quiet running
• ERR Cruise is compatible with Legacy, DCS, TMCC, and Conventional control systems, Blunami is not and indepently operated through the iPhone or Andriod Apps.
Smoke will not "puff" with Blunami, only constant for the time being...
Refined Passenger Power, Reborn With Modern Precision
Before the rise of the streamlined J-class, the K2a Mountains were the pride of Norfolk & Western’s passenger operations — graceful, capable, and unmistakably N&W. This updated 3rd Rail release celebrates that heritage with unparalleled brass craftsmanship and modern features that bring the K2a to life like never before.
Reserve yours today and experience a new era of Norfolk & Western passenger steam in O Scale — rebuilt from the rails up.
