Product Information:
Built between 1950 and 1953, the RF-16 Sharknose diesels were cab unit diesel locomotives built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works to the specifications of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Their distinctive contours were reminiscent of Raymond Loewy's design for the Pennsy's T1 class steam locomotive. Baldwin built a total of 160 of these locomotives - 109 A-units and 51 cabless booster B-units. In addition to the PRR, B&O and NYC railroads also operated a substantial number of the "Sharks".
Features:
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Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation
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All Wheel Electrical Pick-up
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ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort
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Premium Caliber Painting
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Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers
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Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Horn, Bell, Wipers, and Etched Metal Grills
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Prototypical Light Operation - accurate for each paint scheme
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Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the RF-16 Diesel Locomotive
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MicroTrains-compatible Couplers (2)
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Will Operate on Code 55, Code 70, and Code 80 Rail
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Minimum Operating Radius: 9.75 inches
