Description
HO Scale H16-44 Phase III locomotive in Norfolk & Western blue, road number 139. This highly detailed HO model faithfully reproduces the Fairbanks Morse H16-44 in its Phase III configuration, offering an authentic mid‑century freight power unit for layout use. It features road-name specific detailing such as hood doors and handrails, factory‑installed grab irons, full underbody piping, lit number boards, headlights and class lights, and it is available in DC-only silent (21-pin DCC‑ready) or DC/DCC/Sound configurations.
For realism, prototypes include prototypical trucks (Dofasco or Fairbanks Morse), steam generators where applicable, and road-name dependent fuel tanks. The drive system employs a proven Rapido design, adapted from the FA‑2, delivering smooth operation, while Macdonald Cartier magnetic couplers are installed at the correct height for reliable coupling. With accurate dimensions and a focus on authentic detailing, this Phase III model brings Norfolk & Western power to life on modern HO layouts.
