Product Information:
Chicago Metra #149 (2024 Scheme; blue, black, orange, maroon)
Prototype Information:
The EMD F40PH is synonymous with the Amtrak era of American passenger trains. Although it has been retired from Amtrak service, it operated for over 20 years and today it continues to be the motive power for many commuter railroads such as VRE, MBTA, Caltrain, Metrolink, and Metra) and more all over the United States. Over 500 F40PH locomotives have been manufactured by EMD in various configurations.
To support passenger service, the F40PH is equipped with a secondary electrical generator referred to as the head end generator (or HEP, for Head End Power). The need for constant constant frequency power means that these HEP units are constantly running at 900rpm, resulting in the nickname “Screamers” for the units due to the sound.
Model Information:
Distinguishing itself from the Amtrak version, the Metra F40PH model features road-specific modifications such as dual AC units and an orange roof beacon. It also accurately reflects Metra’s configuration by including marker lights and a clean rear porch without railings.
Model Features:
- 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 number boards
- 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
- Available DCC and Sound installed
