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.  

BLI will offer the Shark units in AB sets as well as single units. All units are available with our brand new Paragon2 Sound & Control system. Here are some features of the models as well as our sound system.

Industry-Leading Features (of sound-equipped models):

• All new Paragon2 sound and control system for DC & DCC
• Integral DC/DCC dual mode decoder for ease of operation
• Industry best slow-speed operation in DC and DCC
• Functions are accessible in DC using the DCMaster
• Prototypical light operation with headlight and cab light
• Authentic Baldwin Shark sounds! Controllable in DC and DCC.
• All-wheel drive and all-wheel electrical pick-up
• Factory installed engineer and fireman figures
• Near brass-caliber detail at a plastic price 

Product Information:

• ABS plastic body with heavy die cast chassis for maximum tractive effort
• 5-pole can motor with skew wound armature
• A-unit length (coupler to coupler):  8 inches
• B-unit length (coupler to coupler):  7.7 inches
• Locomotive Weight: Unavailable at this time
• Many separately applied details such as handrails, ladders, horn, and brass bell
• Operating knuckle couplers
• Will Operate on Code 70, 83, and 100 rail
• Recommended Minimum Radius: 18 inches