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 400 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 Features:

All locomotives are equipped with body mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers.
Locomotives feature directional Golden White LED headlights and illuminated preprinted number boards.
Locomotives are equipped with shock absorber construction for smooth and prototypical motion on the track.
Locomotives have a powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup and blackened wheels.
Additional alternate snow plow piece included for tight radius operation.
New Commuter-version F40PH locomotives and Amtrak Phase III ditch light versions have retooled bodies with over-cab A/C units and illuminated ditch lights.
Chicago Metra version F40PH locomotives have directional head and tail lights on the front of the locomotive for push-pull operation.
Drop in DCC compatible with the Train Control Systems K0D8-C (Amtrak) and Train Control Systems K5D7 (Metra).

Available Paint Schemes; click for higher resolution images

Amtrak Phase III

Amtrak Phase III (w/ Ditch Lights)

Virginia Railway Express

Caltrain

Metrolink

Chicago Metra

chicago Metra (New Paint Scheme)

Current Models

Stock #

Description

Road #

Msrp

Stock #

176-6105

Description

N EMD F40PH Amtrak Phase III

Road #

330

Msrp

$115

Stock #

176-6105-DCC

Description

N EMD F40PH Amtrak Phase III w/ Pre-Installed DCC

Road #

330

Msrp

$195

Stock #

176-6106

Description

N EMD F40PH Amtrak Phase III

Road #

374

Msrp

$115

Stock #

176-6106-DCC

Description

N EMD F40PH Amtrak Phase III w/ Pre-Installed DCC

Road #

374

Msrp

$195

Stock #

176-6107

Description

N EMD F40PH Amtrak Phase III

Road #

381

Msrp

$115

Stock #

176-6107-DCC

Description

N EMD F40PH Amtrak Phase III w/ Pre-Installed DCC

Road #

381

Msrp

$195

Stock #

176-9001

Description

N EMD F40PH Virginia Railway Express

Road #

V36

Msrp

$115

Stock #

176-9002

Description

N EMD F40PH Virginia Railway Express

Road #

V34

Msrp

$115

Stock #

176-9002-DCC

Description

N EMD F40PH Virginia Railway Express w/ Pre-Installed DCC

Road #

V34

Msrp

$195*

Stock #

176-9003

Description

N EMD F40PH Caltrain

Road #

903

Msrp

$115

Stock #

176-9003-DCC

Description

N EMD F40PH Caltrain w/ Pre-Installed DCC

Road #

903

Msrp

$195*

Stock #

176-9004

Description

N EMD F40PH Caltrain

Road #

914

Msrp

$115

Stock #

176-9004-DCC

Description

N EMD F40PH Caltrain w/ Pre-Installed DCC

Road #

914

Msrp

$195*

Stock #

176-9005

Description

N EMD F40PH Metrolink

Road #

800

Msrp

$115

Stock #

176-9005-DCC

Description

N EMD F40PH Metrolink w/ Pre-Installed DCC

Road #

800

Msrp

$195*

Stock #

176-9006

Description

N EMD F40PH Amtrak Phase III with Ditch Lights

Road #

334

Msrp

$115

Stock #

176-9007

Description

N EMD F40PH Amtrak Phase III with Ditch Lights

Road #

396

Msrp

$115

Stock #

176-9101

Description

N EMD F40PH Chicago Metra w/ Ditch Lights

"City of West Chicago"

Road #

137

Msrp

$120

Stock #

176-9102

Description

N EMD F40PH Chicago Metra w/ Ditch Lights

"Village of Winfield"

Road #

160

Msrp

$120

Stock #

176-9102-DCC

Description

N EMD F40PH Chicago Metra w/ Ditch Lights w/ Pre Installed DCC

"Village of Winfield"

Road #

160

Msrp

$200*

Stock #

176-9103

Description

N EMD F40PH Chicago Metra w/ Ditch Lights

"City of Elmhurst"

Road #

163

Msrp

$120

Stock #

176-9104

Description

N EMD F40PH Chicago Metra w/ Ditch Lights

"Ravinia"

Road #

142

Msrp

$120

Stock #

176-9104-DCC

Description

N EMD F40PH Chicago Metra w/ Ditch Lights - w/ Pre-Installed DCC

"Ravinia"

Road #

142

Msrp

$200

Stock #

176-9104-LS

Special Order Only

Description

N EMD F40PH Chicago Metra w/ Ditch Lights - w/ ESU LokSound DCC

"Ravinia"

Road #

142

Msrp

$320

Stock #

176-9105

Description

N EMD F40PH Chicago Metra New Paint w/ Ditch Lights

"Fox River Grove"

Road #

174

Msrp

$130

Stock #

176-9105-DCC

Description

N EMD F40PH Chicago Metra New Paint w/ Ditch Lights - w/ Pre-Installed DCC

"Fox River Grove"

Road #

174

Msrp

$210

Stock #

176-9105-LS

Special Order Only

Description

N EMD F40PH Chicago Metra New Paint w/ Ditch Lights - w/ ESU LokSound DCC

"Fox River Grove"

Road #

174

Msrp

$330

Stock #

176-9106

Description

N EMD F40PH Chicago Metra New Paint w/ Ditch Lights

"Village of Schaumburg"

Road #

181

Msrp

$130

Stock #

176-9106-DCC

Description

N EMD F40PH Chicago Metra New Paint w/ Ditch Lights - w/ Pre-Installed DCC

"Village of Schaumburg"

Road #

181

Msrp

$210

Stock #

176-9106-LS

Special Order Only

Description

N EMD F40PH Chicago Metra New Paint w/ Ditch Lights - w/ ESU LokSound DCC

"Village of Schaumburg"

Road #

181

Msrp

$330

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