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    PRR RF-16 'Sharknose' Loco Add-On

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      Buy PRR RF-16 'Sharknose'

      Click the button below to purchase this Train Simulator DLC.

      Clickable image taking you to the Steam store page for the PRR RF-16 'Sharknose' Loco Add-On DLC for Train Simulator

      The distinctive Baldwin RF-16 with ‘Sharknose’ design comes to Train Simulator, from Digital Train Model.

      In 1948, Baldwin Locomotive Works began to apply a new ‘Sharknose’ body style to its cab unit diesel locomotives, partly to differentiate Baldwin locomotives from its competitors, but also to distance the new locomotives from early Baldwin diesels that were plagued with mechanical problems.

      The ‘Sharknose’ style was inspired by the Pennsylvania Railroad’s T1 class duplex steam locomotive, some of which were built by Baldwin. The first locomotives to receive the new styling were the Baldwin DR-6-4-20, which was carried through subsequent Baldwin locomotives, including the RF-16.

      The RF-16 quickly gained a reputation as a reliable and rugged locomotive with heavy pulling power. Many of the units saw service hauling coal drags, where these characteristics were put to best use.

      A total of 109 cab-equipped A units were built between November 1950 and May 1953, along with 51 cabless booster B units, for three main railroads - the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, New York Central Railroad and the Pennsylvania Railroad.

      Withdrawals of the Class began in the early 1960s and by 1971, all but two of the units had been sold for scrap – units 1205 and 1216 were to be scrapped in 1974, but were saved by the Delaware and Hudson Railroad for freight services until 1981. The two units have since reportedly been stored on the Escanaba and Lake Superior Railroad, inside a warehouse that is inaccessible to the public.

      The Baldwin RF-16 ‘Sharknose’ for Train Simulator, from Digital Train Model, is available in Pennsylvania Railroad livery and features position lights, number board lights, cab and instrument lighting, engine room lights, opening cab doors and windows, and cab heater. Also included are a number of freight cars, including a 40ft Boxcar, 50ft Boxcar, 53ft Flatcar, Tank Car and Caboose.

      The locomotive is also Quick Drive compatible, giving you the freedom to drive the PRR RF-16 ‘Sharknose’ on any Quick Drive enabled route for Train Simulator, such as those available through Steam.

      Includes:

      • Baldwin RF-16 ‘Sharknose’ in Pennsylvania Railroad livery
      • Features including position lights, number board lights, cab and instrument lighting, engine room lights, opening cab doors and windows, and cab heater
      • Freight cars, including a 40ft Boxcar, 50ft Boxcar, 53ft Flatcar, Tank Car and Caboose
      • Quick Drive compatible
      • 3 scenarios for the Horseshoe Curve route, also available on Steam

       

      PRR RF-16 'Sharknose' Manual

      Clickable image to download/view the PRR RF-16 'Sharknose' Manual
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      TS Marketplace

      A New York Central livery pack for the PRR RF-16 'Sharknose' Loco is available on the TS Marketplace. For more information about this livery pack, click here.

      Image showing screenshot of the New York Central RF-16 Livery Add-On on the TS Marketplace
      Image showing screenshot of the New York Central RF-16 Livery Add-On on the TS Marketplace

      Baldwin RF-16 - History

      Do you have an interest in the history of the Baldwin RF-16 locomotive? Our friends over at American Rails have an excellent site documenting the history of this and many other North American locomotives. Click here to take a look.

      Image showing Baldwin RF-16 locomotive

       

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