HO Scale H16-44 Locomotive New Haven McGinnis Scheme (RPI44510)

An HO-scale model of Fairbanks Morse’s H16-44 diesel locomotive, finished in the New Haven McGinnis scheme, designed to faithfully reproduce the Phase III locomotive used by North American railroads in the 1950s and 60s. This detailed replica is ideal for HO-scale layouts and serious collectors seeking an authentic, road-name-specific representation of the era.

Road-name detailing includes hood doors, handrails, and factory-installed grab irons, with options for Dynamic or Non-Dynamic cabs and full underbody piping. Lighting features such as lit number boards, headlights, and green-and-white class lights enhance realism, and configurations cover DC-only, Silent (21-pin DCC Ready), or DC/DCC/Sound. Prototypical trucks (Dofasco or Fairbanks Morse), varying fuel tanks, and steam generators where appropriate add further accuracy. Rapido’s proven drive system, adapted from the FA-2, delivers smooth operation, while Macdonald Cartier magnetic couplers are mounted at the correct height for reliable coupling.