BALDWIN SHARKNOSE
Features:
- Beautifully Detailed, Accurately Modeled
Locomotive
- Authentic Design, Paint and Color
Schemes
- Authentic Sounds (Sound Equipped Units Only)
and Prototypical Operation
- Many Separately Applied Details
- Operating Sprung Diaphragms
- See-Through Mesh and Fan Grills
- Constant Intensity Directional Lighting
- Lighted Number Boards
- Factory Installed Painted Engineer
Figures
- Locomotive Composition: ABS with Die Cast
Chassis
- A-Unit Length: 8.0"
- B-Unit Length: 7.7"
- Motor Type: 5-Pole Can with Skewed Armature
& Dual Fly Wheels
- Couplers: (2) Operating Kadee
Compatible
- Compatible Tracks: Code 70, 83, 100 Rail
- Recommended Minimum Radius: 18"
"DCC & Sound
Upgradeable" Units denoted as DCC & Sound
Upgradeable are units that are not sound equipped and function only
in DC. Modelers may choose to purchase an optional Sound & DCC
upgrade kit, specifically tailored to the prototype which will add DCC and
sound functionality. Upgrade kit works only for PCM models with PCM
motherboards.
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 built 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.
DID YOU KNOW?
Not even the most expensive brass models have accurately modeled the Sharknose's
unique front end profile. PCM's Sharknose is properly modeled with the correct
front-end profile, an industry first.
**Specifications on this page subject to change.
