{"product_id":"broadway-limited-imports-ho-7693-bf-16-sharknose-a-unit-pennsylvania-railroad-single-stripe-2002a","title":"Broadway Limited Imports HO 7693 BF-16 Sharknose A-Unit, Pennsylvania Railroad (Single Stripe) #2002A","description":"PARAGON4 SOUND\/DC\/DCC EQUIPPED \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Built between 1950 and 1953, the RF-16 Sharknose diesels were cab unit diesel locomotives built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works to the specifications of the Pennsylvania Railroad.  Their distinctive contours were reminiscent of Raymond Loewy's design for the Pennsy's T1 class steam locomotive.  Baldwin built a total of 160 of these locomotives - 109 A-units and 51 cabless booster B-units.  In addition to the PRR, B\u0026amp;O and NYC railroads also operated a substantial number of the \"Sharks\". \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Sharknose locomotives were known as excellent \"luggers\".  They regularly saw service hauling heavy ore and coal drags.  The RF-16 Sharknose locomotives beat the F7 with 100 additional horsepower and tied the FA2 with 1600 horsepower.  Unfortunately, they did not last as long as the F7's.  With a few exceptions, most of the engines were retired by 1967. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In this production, we are offering A-B sets in four prototypically accurate paint schemes, along with a second A-unit available as a separate item.  We are also offering the two D\u0026amp;H Sharks as single A-units.  In addition to the prototypically accurate models, we are building models in several fantasy paint schemes that never quite made it to the rails, but would have been beautiful if they had.  The CNJ and the MP owned Baldwin babyface locomotives, but didn't order the Sharks.  The DMIR owned the EJ\u0026amp;E Sharks for a few months, but never repainted them.  We have painted the models in a prototypical DMIR paint scheme.  The ATSF and SP both tested the Baldwin demo set, but declined to order production models.  We are offering models decorated in the appropriate ATSF and SP liveries if those railroads had decided to operate the \"Sharks\". \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The railroads typically operated these in ABA configurations.  Our A-B sets come with a Powered A-unit with Paragon4 Sound\/DC\/DCC and an unpowered B-unit with a lightweight frame.  We also offer an additional single powered A-unit for each paint scheme where appropriate.  This single unit has our full Paragon4 Sound\/DC\/DCC system.  All of our models have road-specific details and lighting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e List of individually controllable lights in our Sharknose models (note that light options may be limited in Stealth Series models):\u003cbr\u003e Headlight\u003cbr\u003e Rear Light\u003cbr\u003e Numberboard Lights\u003cbr\u003e Marker Lights \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Industry-leading Model Features:\u003cbr\u003e Paragon4 Sound \u0026amp; Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER\u003cbr\u003e Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC\u003cbr\u003e Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation\u003cbr\u003e All Wheel Electrical Pick-up\u003cbr\u003e ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort\u003cbr\u003e Premium Caliber Painting\u003cbr\u003e Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers\u003cbr\u003e Many Separately Applied Details such as Grab Irons, Horns, and Bell\u003cbr\u003e Prototypical Light Operation\u003cbr\u003e Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the EMD F3 Diesel Locomotive\u003cbr\u003e Micro-Trains-compatible Couplers (2)\u003cbr\u003e Will Operate on Code 55, Code 70 and Code 80 Rail\u003cbr\u003e Minimum Operating Radius: 18\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Broadway Limited Imports is proud to introduce Paragon4: The new benchmark for premium HO sound-equipped locomotives. These DC and DCC-Sound equipped locomotives feature the ALL-NEW Paragon4 sound and control system. Each Paragon4 locomotive comes with BLI's own integral DCC Decoder factory installed.  Paragon4 locomotives offer Dual Mode DC and DCC operation with superb back EMF motor control, improved DC motor control, built-in capacitor pack for more reliable electrical pick-up, industry best on-board sound with Rolling Thunder functionality, Pro Lighting Mode for prototypical light control, Switcher model for precise low speed control, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and the same excellent detail level as Broadway Limited's Paragon3 Series models. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paragon4 Sound \u0026amp; Control System Features:\u003cbr\u003e Operates in DC \u0026amp; DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)\u003cbr\u003e Built-In extra capacitance to navigate imperfect track\u003cbr\u003e Pro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on model\u003cbr\u003e Switcher Mode for precise low speed control\u003cbr\u003e Record \u0026amp; Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation\u003cbr\u003e High Resolution Audio\u003cbr\u003e Quillable Horn for various whistle lengths and patterns\u003cbr\u003e Choice of 3 selectable Horns\u003cbr\u003e Alternate Whistle\/Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle - both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played\u003cbr\u003e Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell\u003cbr\u003e Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys\u003cbr\u003e Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command\u003cbr\u003e Grade Crossing Automatic Signal\u003cbr\u003e Automatic Forward\/Reverse Signal\u003cbr\u003e Prime Mover sound intensity varies with load\u003cbr\u003e Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect\u003cbr\u003e EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings","brand":"Broadway Limited Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42870087680063,"sku":"BLI-7693","price":283.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/7461\/7663\/files\/7693_3__21410.jpg?v=1769749475","url":"https:\/\/factorydirecthobbies.com\/products\/broadway-limited-imports-ho-7693-bf-16-sharknose-a-unit-pennsylvania-railroad-single-stripe-2002a","provider":"Factory Direct Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}