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Baldwin RF16 Shark A - Unpowered B Set - Sound and DCC - Paragon3 -- New York Central 3805, 3705 (Lightning Stripe, black, gray)
Broadway Limited Imports  |  SKU: 187-5757

Baldwin RF16 Shark A - Unpowered B Set - Sound and DCC - Paragon3 -- New York Central 3805, 3705 (Lightning Stripe, black, gray)

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Status: ARCHIVED
Year Archived: 2026
SKU:

187-5757

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This Broadway Limited HO Scale Baldwin RF16 Shark A - Unpowered B Set Paragon3 diesel locomotive is based on the notable road diesels built by Baldwin Locomotive Works. Baldwin's RF-16 (BF-16 on the PRR) Sharknose diesels' distinctive contours were inspired by Pennsy's T1 class steam locomotive and certainly appear related to the GG1. Known as excellent luggers, the Sharks saw service hauling heavy ore and coal drags. Designed as Baldwin's competition in the road diesel market, the RF-16 Shark beat the F7 with 100 additional horsepower and tied the FA2 with 1600 horsepower. Contrary to many reports, Baldwin diesels could be run in MU operation with diesels built by other makers if the units were ordered with the proper MU equipment from the Baldwin catalog. In the 21st century there are two surviving Sharks owned by the Escanaba and Lake Superior Railroad. This HO Scale model has full Paragon3 sound and DCC for realistic sound and motor control and is designed to wor