Description
An HO-scale model of the Fairbanks Morse H16-44 Phase III diesel locomotive in Virginian Railway livery (yellow and black), numbered 47. This ready-to-run model is designed for HO layouts, delivering authentic mid-century styling and dependable operation for hobbyists and clubs alike.
Expect roadname-specific detailing such as hood doors and handrails, separate grab irons installed at the factory, two body styles (dynamic and non-dynamic), full underbody piping, lit number boards, headlights, and green-and-white class lights. It offers DC-only or DC with silent 21-pin DCC-ready, or DC/DCC with sound options, and rides on prototypical trucks (Dofasco or Fairbanks Morse) with appropriate fuel tanks to match the Virginian livery. Power comes from Rapido’s proven drive system, with Macdonald Cartier magnetic couplers mounted at the correct height for reliable coupling. The H16-44 Phase III designâ€â€the 1955 update with a raised walkway and simplified hoodâ€â€forms the basis for this model, which reproduces locomotives built through the early 1960s for North American railroads.
