Lionel 6-38571 NYC Legacy RF-16 Sharknose Powered Diesel B-Unit #3706 EX

This is Lionel 6-38571 New York Central RF-16 Powered B-Unit. New York Central LEGACY scale RF-16 Sharknose powered B-unit diesel #3706. The Sharknose. Styled after Pennsylvania’s T-1 turbine steam locomotive, Baldwin produced over 150 RF-16 locomotives for just a few years in the early 1950s. These 1600-horsepower cab-units were known for excellent performance, with many serving into the 1960s.

Its key features are:
LEGACY Control System equipped – able to run in LEGACY Control mode, in TrainMaster Command Control mode, or in Conventional mode with a standard transformer
Odyssey II Speed Control with On/Off switch
Fan-driven smoke unit
Adjustable smoke output in LEGACY Control or TMCC mode
Dual powerful maintenance-free motors with momentum flywheels
Refined Conventional Transformer Control Mode with lower starting speeds
ElectroCoupler on one end
Traction tires
Directional back up light
Die-cast metal trucks and fuel tank
Separately applied metal details

Road number: 3706
Dimensions: length: 13
RailLine: New York Central
Minimum curve: O-36

This item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. The corner steps show rusting. This locomotive shows scratches and paint loss throughout various sections of the shell and chassis. The overall appearance of this item may be improved with a gentle and thorough cleaning. The instruction manual is not included. The original box is not included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Excellent.

Condition: Excellent (C-7)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: No

Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 6-38571
Road Name: New York Central (NYC)

Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Diesel Loco


The Trainz SKU for this item is 6054338.

Trainz Product Id: 11662074