Kusan Mexican Switcher Locomotives

The four-wheel switchers have "BLT. BY KUSAN," "FUEL" and "WATER" molded into the lower part of the plastic body sides. The trucks have "HYATT USA" molded over each wheel.

Kusan Mexican production, catalog number MF-604, National Railways of Mexico general-purpose four-wheel gray painted switcher. Clear number boards are imprinted with 3206. Black railings. No horn on this example. Black lettering was stamped on a gray painted body. There is an oval "Juguetes Kusan Mexicanos" sticker on the bottom of the locomotive.

Kusan Mexican production El Maya general-purpose four-wheel red painted switcher. The number 728 appears on both ends. White railings. One horn installed. White lettering and numbers were done with decals. Photo courtesy of the G. Clarke collection.

Kusan Mexican production unmarked general-purpose four-wheel glossy red painted switcher. This example does not have a horn, number boards or railings. It's unknown whether the locomotive was sold this way, or was left incomplete at the factory. There is a small white rectangular "Mexico" sticker on the bottom of the chassis. Photo courtesy of the G. Clarke collection.

Kusan Mexican production The National general-purpose four-wheel dark green painted switcher. White lettering was applied on both sides using decals. This example does not have a horn, number boards or railings.

Kusan Mexican production unmarked general-purpose four-wheel dark green painted switcher. This example does not have a horn, number boards or railings.