1:87 scale model produced by Kato. This model is ready-to-run straight out of the box and would make a excellent addition to any model railway collection.
- Analogue DC Model
- This model mainly operates in USA
- This model is decorated in Amtrak company markings
- Perfectly suited to pull Kato’s Superliners or Bi-Level commuter cars
- Directional headlights
- DCC and Sound friendly with 8 pin plug and 1.1" (28mm) speaker opening
- Illuminated pre-printed numberboards
- Powerful five pole motor with dual brass flywheels
- All wheel electrical pickup from scale 42" blackened metal wheels
- Detail specific to each railroad, including ditch lights, cab air conditioners, fan height, headlight arrangement, pilot, rear platform, and cab roof arrangement
DetailsThe EMD F40PH is a legendary diesel-electric locomotive that played a pivotal role in the history of American passenger rail transport, particularly during the Amtrak era. Introduced in the mid-1970s by Electro-Motive Division (EMD), the F40PH became the standard for Amtrak services and remained in operation for over two decades before being retired from national passenger service. Despite its retirement from Amtrak, the EMD F40PH continues to power commuter rail services across the United States. Notably, it remains in active use with major operators such as Metra in Chicago, demonstrating its enduring reliability and robust engineering. More than 400 units of the F40PH were produced by EMD in various configurations, making it one of the most successful passenger locomotives in North American rail history. |
