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. It continues to be the motive power for commuter railroads all over the United States, including the Chicago Metra. Over 400 F40PH locomotives have been manufactured by EMD in various configurations.

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 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
Available Kato-Direct with DCC and Sound installed

Detail Photos; click for higher resolution images

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HO EMD F40PH Chicago Metra Standard Paint w/ Ditch Lights

37-6574-DCC HO EMD F40PH Chicago Metra Standard Paint w/Pre-Installed DCC

37-6574-S HO EMD F40PH Chicago Metra Standard Paint w/Pre-Installed DCC + Sound

Road #

#142 Ravinia

Msrp

$200 for Analog/DC. $300 for Digital DCC. $400 for DCC+Sound

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Description

HO EMD F40PH Chicago Metra New Paint w/ Ditch Lights

37-6575-DCC HO EMD F40PH Chicago Metra New Paint w/Pre-Installed DCC

37-6575-S HO EMD F40PH Chicago Metra New Paint w/Pre-Installed DCC + Sound

Road #

#149

Msrp

$200 for Analog/DC. $300 for Digital DCC. $400 for DCC+Sound

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(N scale model show for reference)

Description

HO EMD F40PH Chicago Metra 2016 Operation North Pole w/ Ditch Lights

37-2016-DCC HO EMD F40PH Chicago Metra 2016 Operation North Pole w/Pre-Installed DCC

37-2016-S HO EMD F40PH Chicago Metra 2016 Operation North Pole w/Pre-Installed Sound

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#133

Msrp

$220 for Analog/DC. $320 for Digital DCC. $420 for DCC+Sound

Click here for a listing of past models (for reference only)