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Precision Railroad Models
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 commuter railroads such as VRE, MBTA, Caltrain, Metrolink, and Metra) and more all over the United States. Over 50 0 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.
Featured Model: Chicago Metra #104 “City of Chicago”
As of 2023, Chicago Metra owns and operates the largest number of surviving F40PH engines – 118. Starting in 2017 Metra began repainting certain locomotives to commemorate historic railroads or special events. In 2022 F40PH #104 was added to the roster of special Metra engines when it received a one-of-a-kind “City of Chicago” livery. The shades of blue with red stars are a direct reference to the Chicago city flag, while the skyline silhouette below the cab windows pay homage to the area that Metra is proud to serve and call home.
Available Paint Schemes; click for higher resolution images
Chicago Metra "City of Chicago" Concept Art
Chicago Metra (New Paint Scheme)
Chicago Metra
Current Models
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Description
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Msrp
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Description
N EMD F40PH Chicago Metra "City of Chicago" w/ Ditch Lights
176-CHICAGO-DCC N EMD F40PH Chicago Metra "City of Chicago" w/Pre-Installed DCC
Road #
104
Msrp
$150 for Analog/DC. $250 for Digital DCC.
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Description
N EMD F40PH Chicago Metra "City of Palatine" w/ Ditch Lights
176-9107-DCC N EMD F40PH Chicago Metra "City of Palatine" w/Pre-Installed DCC
Road #
157
Msrp
$140 for Analog/DC. $240 for Digital DCC.
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Description
N EMD F40PH Chicago Metra New Paint "Village of Itasca" w/ Ditch Lights
176-9108-DCC N EMD F40PH Chicago Metra New Paint "Village of Itasca" w/Pre-Installed DCC
Road #
183
Msrp
$150 for Analog/DC. $250 for Digital DCC.
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Description
N Amtrak F40PH & Superliner Phase III 4-Unit Set
106-3530-DCC: N Amtrak F40PH & Superliner Phase III 4-Unit Set w/Pre-Installed DCC
106-3530-S: N Amtrak F40PH & Superliner Phase III 4-Unit Set w/Pre-Installed Sound
106-3530-1: N Amtrak F40PH & Superliner Phase III 4-Unit Set w/Pre-Installed Light
106-3530-S-1: N Amtrak F40PH & Superliner Phase III 4-Unit Set w/Pre-Installed Light + Sound
This Set Includes:
- F40PH Phase III #370 With Ditchlights
- Superliner I Sleeper #32064
- Superliner I Coach-Baggage #31005
- Superliner I Coach #34071
Road #
N/A
Msrp
$180 for Analog/DC. $280 for Digital DCC. $225 for Pre-lit Cars. $380 for DCC+Sound. $425 for Sound+Light
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Description
N EMD F40PH Amtrak Phase III w/o ditch lights
176-6108-DCC N EMD F40PH Amtrak Phase III w/o ditch lights w/Pre-Installed DCC
176-6108-S N EMD F40PH Amtrak Phase III w/o ditch lights w/Pre-Installed Sound
Road #
#350
Msrp
$135 for Analog/DC. $235 for Digital DCC. $335 for DCC+Sound
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Description
N EMD F40PH Amtrak Phase III w/o ditch lights
176-6109-DCC N EMD F40PH Amtrak Phase III w/o ditch lights w/Pre-Installed DCC
176-6109-S N EMD F40PH Amtrak Phase III w/o ditch lights w/Pre-Installed Sound
Road #
#405
Msrp
$135 for Analog/DC. $235 for Digital DCC. $335 for DCC+Sound
