The much-anticipated InterMountain HO scale GP16 diesel locomotive recently arrived at our new Brookfield headquarters. Join Model Railroader Senior Editor Cody Grivno as he provides a brief prototype history of the Seaboard Coast Line-rebuilt engines and United States Army No. 4630, points out the various detail parts, and demonstrates the sound and light features on the ESU LokSound 5-equipped model. Then see the GP16 in action as it switches cars on our Winston-Salem Southbound Tar Branch layout.
In addition to United States Army, the InterMountain HO scale GP16 diesel locomotive is decorated for Aberdeen, Carolina & Western (green and cream); CSX (blue and gray); Indiana Rail Road (gray and white); Louisville & Indiana (green and yellow); Pioneer Railcorp (black and yellow); RJ Corman RR Co. (gray and red); Santa Fe Southern (red and yellow); and Seaboard Coast Line (Family Lines System scheme). The four-axle road locomotive is offered in one to four road numbers per scheme.
The HO scale GP16 has an injection-molded plastic body; die-cast metal chassis; plastic, etched-metal, and formed wire detail parts; and engineering plastic handrails and stanchions. Additional features include multi-piece plastic truck sideframes, metal knuckle couplers, and cab interior details. The locomotive also has railroad-specific details, including ditch lights.
InterMountain Railway Co. offers the HO scale GP16 diesel locomotive with an ESU LokPilot non-sound decoder for $249.95. Models with an ESU LokSound version 5 sound decoder are priced at $319.95.
Trains.com Product Review videos showcase the latest new items from manufacturers of products in Z, N, HO, S, O, and large scales. In the videos, you can watch locomotives in action, take a close-up look at details on freight cars, see kit components, and much more.
If you are a manufacturer and have products you would like reviewed, please email Senior Editor Cody Grivno at cody.grivno@firecrown.com for more information.
