American HO Diesel Locomotives

Baldwin’s RF-16 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. 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 buillt by other makers if the units were ordered with the proper MU equipment from the Baldwin catalog. There are two surviving Sharks owned by the Escanaba and Lake Superior Railroad.

Industry-Leading SOUND Features:

Operates in DC & DCC (use DCMaster for DC Sound
8 Diesel rev levels for realistic sounds during operation.
Record & Play Operation – Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
16-bit Sample Rate for exceptional high frequency sound clarity
Playback Horn for multiple whistle lengths and patterns
Choice of 3 selectable horns
Alternate Whistle / Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle – both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played
Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell
Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys
Johnson Bar Sound at Direction Change
Passenger Station Ambient Sounds – Controlled with Function Key
Freight Yard Ambient Sounds – Controlled with Function Key
Lumber Yard Ambient Sounds – Controlled with Function Key
Farm Ambient Sounds – Controlled with Function Key
Crew Radio Communications – Controlled with Function Key
Maintenance Yard Ambient Sounds – Controlled with Function Key