{"product_id":"in-stock-broadway-limited-imports-7699-ho-rf-16-sharknose-locomotive-a-atchison-topeka-santa-fe-470c-cat-whiskers-scheme-paragon4-sound-and-dcc","title":"Broadway Limited Imports 7699 HO RF-16 Sharknose Locomotive A, Atchison Topeka \u0026 Santa Fe 470C, Cat Whiskers Scheme, (Paragon4 Sound and DCC)","description":"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\u003eThe 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 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 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 List of individually controllable lights in our Sharknose models (note that light options may be limited in Stealth Series models):\u003cbr\u003eHeadlight\u003cbr\u003eRear Light\u003cbr\u003e Numberboard Lights\u003cbr\u003eMarker Lights\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndustry-leading Model Features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParagon4 Sound \u0026amp; Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER\u003cbr\u003eIntegral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC\u003cbr\u003ePrecision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation\u003cbr\u003eAll Wheel Electrical Pick-up\u003cbr\u003eABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort\u003cbr\u003ePremium Caliber Painting\u003cbr\u003ePrototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers\u003cbr\u003eMany Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Horn, Bell, Wipers, and Etched Metal Grills\u003cbr\u003ePrototypical Light Operation - accurate for each paint scheme\u003cbr\u003ePrototypically Accurate Sounds for the RF-16 Diesel Locomotive\u003cbr\u003eMetal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2)\u003cbr\u003eWill Operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 Rail\u003cbr\u003eMinimum Operating Radius: 18 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBroadway 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\u003eParagon4 Sound \u0026amp; Control System Features:\u003cbr\u003eOperates in DC \u0026amp; DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)\u003cbr\u003eBuilt-In extra capacitance to navigate imperfect track\u003cbr\u003ePro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on model\u003cbr\u003eSwitcher Mode for precise low speed control\u003cbr\u003eRecord \u0026amp; Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation \u003cbr\u003eHigh Resolution Audio \u003cbr\u003eQuillable Horn for various whistle lengths and patterns \u003cbr\u003eChoice of 3 selectable Horns\u003cbr\u003eAlternate Whistle \/ Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle - both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played \u003cbr\u003eAdjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell \u003cbr\u003eNumerous user-mappable functions with available keys \u003cbr\u003eMultiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command\u003cbr\u003eGrade Crossing Automatic Signal \u003cbr\u003eAutomatic Forward \/ Reverse Signal \u003cbr\u003ePrime Mover sound intensity varies with load \u003cbr\u003eIndividually adjustable sound volumes for each effect \u003cbr\u003eEZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e **Specifications on this page subject to change.\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Broadway Limited Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43023780642879,"sku":"BLI-7699","price":192.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/7461\/7663\/files\/7698_1__34987_6a7fc526-a3e4-4781-8a7a-e0ae4d2a2321.jpg?v=1773979646","url":"https:\/\/factorydirecthobbies.com\/products\/in-stock-broadway-limited-imports-7699-ho-rf-16-sharknose-locomotive-a-atchison-topeka-santa-fe-470c-cat-whiskers-scheme-paragon4-sound-and-dcc","provider":"Factory Direct Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}