Description
HO Scale H16-44 Phase III Locomotive in Blue & Gold and B&O Blue liveries is a precise HO-scale reproduction of Fairbanks Morse’s 1,600-horsepower diesel locomotive from the 1950s, updated in the Phase III configuration through 1963. Road-name-specific details include hood doors, handrails, and separately installed grab irons, along with full underbody piping, lit number boards, headlights, and green-and-white class lights. The model is offered in DC/Silent (21-pin DCC Ready) or DC/DCC/Sound configurations and uses Rapido’s drive system with prototypical Dofasco or Fairbanks Morse trucks and correctly positioned Macdonald Cartier magnetic couplers for realistic operation.
Designed for HO-scale layouts of mid-century North American railroading, this locomotive reflects road-name variations such as different fuel tanks and, where appropriate, steam generators, delivering authentic appearance and weight distribution. Whether you’re recreating the B&O roster in blue or the classic Blue & Gold scheme, the Phase III H16‑44 provides a faithful, visually striking addition that runs smoothly on a layout.
