HO Scale H16-44 B&O Blue Scheme #9743 (RPI44504)

HO-scale model of the Baltimore and Ohio H16-44 Phase III diesel locomotive in the classic B&O Blue Scheme with road number 9743. This high-fidelity HO model reproduces the four-axle Fairbanks Morse design from the Phase III era, giving an authentic centerpiece for a Baltimore and Ohio roster on an HO layout.

Designed for serious hobbyists, it features roadname–specific detailing such as hood doors and handrails, separately installed grab irons, full underbody piping, lit number boards, headlights and green and white class lights. It offers DC-only or DC/DCC-ready configurations, with optional sound, and uses prototypical trucks (Dofasco or Fairbanks Morse) with accurate dimensions and height-adjusted magnetic couplers. Steam generators where appropriate, fuel-tank variations by road name, a proven drive system, and Phase III refinements like raised walkways and updated hood geometry contribute to realistic operation and appearance on an HO-scale layout.