{"product_id":"rap44023-1","title":"Rapido HO Scale Fairbanks-Morse H16-44 Diesel Locomotive Virginian #47 DC\/Silent – RAP44023","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRapido HO Scale Fairbanks-Morse H16-44 Diesel Locomotive – Virginian #47 – DC\/Silent\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring the distinctive diesel power of the Virginian Railway to your HO scale railroad with the \u003cstrong\u003eRapido HO Scale Fairbanks-Morse H16-44 Phase III Diesel Locomotive, Virginian #47\u003c\/strong\u003e. Finished in the railroad's striking yellow-and-black paint scheme, this detailed four-axle road switcher captures the unmistakable styling of Fairbanks-Morse's later H16-44 design, complete with prototype-inspired exterior detailing and accurate railroad lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eDC\/Silent locomotive\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for conventional DC operation and features a 21-pin DCC-ready decoder connection for modelers planning a future DCC conversion. It does not include a factory-installed sound decoder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFairbanks-Morse H16-44 – Classic Virginian Railway Diesel Power\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fairbanks-Morse H16-44 was a 1,600-horsepower, four-axle diesel-electric road switcher powered by the manufacturer's distinctive opposed-piston diesel engine. Introduced in 1950, the H16-44 offered railroads a versatile locomotive for freight and general-purpose service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe redesigned Phase III H16-44, introduced in 1955, featured raised walkways, updated hood construction and styling reminiscent of the larger Fairbanks-Morse H24-66 Train Master. Its distinctive appearance and B-B wheel arrangement made it a recognizable member of the first-generation diesel locomotive family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirginian Railway #47 represents the railroad's use of Fairbanks-Morse diesel power during the transition from steam to diesel operations. The Virginian's distinctive yellow-and-black paint scheme makes this locomotive an attractive addition to layouts depicting Appalachian coal country, regional freight operations and the railroad's final years before its 1959 merger with Norfolk \u0026amp; Western.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRapido HO Scale Fairbanks-Morse H16-44 Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHO scale (1:87) Fairbanks-Morse H16-44 Phase III diesel locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirginian Railway road number 47\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive Virginian yellow-and-black paint scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC\/Silent operation with 21-pin DCC-ready decoder connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate prototype dimensions based on full-size locomotive measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoadname-specific hood doors, handrails and exterior detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed separately applied grab irons and handrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype-appropriate Dofasco or AAR truck sideframes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic or non-dynamic brake carbody configuration as appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed underbody piping and conduits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad-specific fuel tank configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating headlights, illuminated number boards and green and white classification lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapido drive system adapted from its FA-2 locomotive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMacdonald-Cartier magnetic couplers installed at the correct height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More Rapido HO Scale Fairbanks-Morse Locomotives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover additional road names and operating configurations in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-ho-scale-fairbanks-morse-h16-44-diesel-locomotives\"\u003eRapido HO Scale Fairbanks-Morse H16-44 Diesel Locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e collection. For more detailed first-generation diesel power, browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-ho-scale-locomotives\"\u003eRapido HO Scale Locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e collection and explore our complete selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-trains\"\u003eRapido Trains\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for locomotives from other manufacturers? Visit our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ho-scale-locomotives\"\u003eHO Scale Locomotives\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-trains-in-stock\"\u003eRapido Trains In Stock\u003c\/a\u003e for additional models currently available at Fusion Scale Hobbies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild a Classic Virginian Railway Freight Train\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair Virginian #47 with period-appropriate rolling stock from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rapido-ho-scale-freight-cars\"\u003eRapido HO Scale Freight Cars\u003c\/a\u003e collection. 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