HO RF-16 Sharknose Locomotive A D&H 1216 Blue Warbonnet (BLI8293)

The HO RF-16 Sharknose Locomotive A, D&H 1216 in a striking Blue Warbonnet is a remarkable model based on the iconic locomotives built between 1950 and 1953 by Baldwin Locomotive Works. These locomotives were designed to the specifications of the Pennsylvania Railroad and feature distinctive contours reminiscent of Raymond Loewy's design for the T1 class steam locomotive. A total of 160 units were manufactured, including A-units and cabless B-units, serving various railroads, including the B and O, NYC, and more.

Renowned for their impressive power, the Sharknose units were notable for their performance - boasting 1600 horsepower which allowed them to excel in hauling heavy ore and coal drags. This model's impressive features include a DCC-Ready design, allowing for easy integration with sound decoders, and directional lights that operate with track power. The locomotive is designed for smooth operation with all-wheel electrical pick-up and an ABS body coupled with a die-cast chassis for maximum tractive effort.

Broadway Limited offers this model not only in prototypically accurate designs but also in fun fantasy paint schemes. Attention to detail is evident with many separately applied components such as grab irons, horns, and bells, along with premium caliber painting and metal Kadee-compatible couplers. With a minimum operating radius of just 18 inches, this locomotive is versatile and ready to enhance any model railway layout.