HO RF-16 Sharknose Locomotive A NYC 3816 Cigar Band with Paragon4 Sound (BLI7697)

HO-scale RF-16 Sharknose Locomotive A Unit in NYC 3816, cigar-band livery, powered by Paragon4 Sound and Control System featuring Rolling Thunder. This detailed HO model captures Baldwin's Sharknose styling and delivers authentic engine audio for a convincing run on any layout.

Designed for realistic operation, it features an integral dual-mode decoder with Back EMF for superb slow-speed performance in both DC and DCC, a precision drive engineered for heavy towing and smooth low-speed operation, and all-wheel electrical pickup. The ABS body with a die-cast chassis provides maximum tractive effort, while premium painting, road numbers, and lighting add to the prototype look. The model includes many finely applied details such as grab irons, horns, and bells, plus prototypical sounds and MicroTrains-compatible couplers. It runs on Code 55, 70, and 80 rails and has a minimum 18-inch operating radius. RF-16 Sharknose locomotives are commonly offered in ABA configurations, pairing a powered A-unit with an unpowered B-unit; an additional powered A-unit can be purchased separately to expand a multi-unit consist.