Rapido HO Scale Fairbanks-Morse H16-44 Diesel Locomotive Virginian #48 DC/Silent – RAP44024

Rapido HO Scale Fairbanks-Morse H16-44 Diesel Locomotive – Virginian #48 – DC/Silent

Bring classic Virginian Railway diesel operations to your HO scale railroad with the Rapido HO Scale Fairbanks-Morse H16-44 Phase III Diesel Locomotive, Virginian #48. Finished in the Virginian's distinctive yellow-and-black paint scheme, this detailed four-axle road switcher captures the unmistakable appearance of Fairbanks-Morse's later H16-44 design, complete with prototype-inspired exterior detailing and accurate railroad lettering.

This DC/Silent locomotive 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.

Fairbanks-Morse H16-44 – Classic Virginian Railway Diesel Power

The 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 provided railroads with a versatile locomotive for freight and general-purpose service.

The 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.

Virginian Railway #48 represents the railroad's use of Fairbanks-Morse diesel power during the transition from steam to diesel operations. The Virginian's striking yellow-and-black paint scheme makes this locomotive an excellent addition to layouts depicting Appalachian coal country, regional freight service and the railroad's final years before its 1959 merger with Norfolk & Western.

Rapido HO Scale Fairbanks-Morse H16-44 Features

• HO scale (1:87) Fairbanks-Morse H16-44 Phase III diesel locomotive
• Virginian Railway road number 48
• Distinctive Virginian yellow-and-black paint scheme
• DC/Silent operation with 21-pin DCC-ready decoder connection
• Accurate prototype dimensions based on full-size locomotive measurements
• Roadname-specific hood doors, handrails and exterior detailing
• Factory-installed separately applied grab irons and handrails
• Prototype-appropriate Dofasco or AAR truck sideframes
• Dynamic or non-dynamic brake configuration as appropriate to the prototype
• Steam generator equipment where appropriate
• Detailed underbody piping and conduits
• Road-specific fuel tank configuration
• Operating headlights, illuminated number boards and green and white classification lights
• Rapido drive system adapted from its FA-2 locomotive
• Macdonald-Cartier magnetic couplers installed at the correct height

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Build a Classic Virginian Railway Freight Train

Pair Virginian #48 with period-appropriate rolling stock from our Rapido HO Scale Freight Cars collection. Whether modeling Appalachian coal operations, local freight service or the transition era of the 1950s, the Fairbanks-Morse H16-44 brings distinctive locomotive power to your HO scale roster.

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Manufacturer: Rapido Trains
Scale: HO (1:87)
Locomotive: Fairbanks-Morse H16-44 Phase III
Railroad: Virginian Railway (VGN)
Road Number: 48
Paint Scheme: Yellow and Black
Control: DC/Silent (21-Pin DCC Ready)
Manufacturer Item Number: 044024
SKU: RAP44024