Description
HO Scale Norfolk & Western H16-44 Phase III diesel locomotive in blue, road number 141. This detailed HO model recreates Fairbanks Morse’s 1,600-horsepower hood-unit from the 1950s–60s, capturing the Phase III updates and the classic NW look. It is available in DC-only, DC-ready (21-pin), or DCC with sound configurations, making it compatible with a wide range of layouts and control systems.
Road-name specific detailing includes hood doors and handrails, factory-installed grab irons, and full underbody piping. The model offers both Dynamic and Non-Dynamic carbodies, along with lit number boards, headlights, and green-and-white class lights. Prototypical trucks (Dofasco or Fairbanks Morse), steam generators where appropriate, and road-name dependent fuel tanks add realism. Macdonald Cartier magnetic couplers sit at the correct height for safe, reliable coupling, while a Rapido drive systemâ€â€adapted from the FA-2â€â€delivers smooth, quiet operation for a true NW Phase III experience on HO layouts.
