HO Scale H16-44 Diesel Locomotive N&W Blue Scheme #144 (RPI44516)

This HO-scale Norfolk and Western H16-44 diesel locomotive in blue is a detailed model designed to bring the classic Phase III locomotive to life on any HO railroad. It captures the look and proportions of the era, with road-name specific detailing such as hood doors, handrails, and factory-installed grab irons for an authentic, display-worthy roster addition.

It offers versatile electrical options—DC-only, DC silent (21-pin DCC Ready), or DC/DCC with sound—plus lit number boards, headlights, and green-and-white class lights for day or night operation. Prototypical trucks from Dofasco or Fairbanks Morse, full underbody piping and conduits, Macdonald Cartier magnetic couplers at the correct height, and a Rapido-proven drive system adapted from the FA-2 combine to deliver reliable performance. Road-name specific features like varied fuel tanks and steam generators further enhance realism, reflecting the Phase III evolution of the H16-44.