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Kato USA Model Train Products 163 EMD F40PH Chicago Metra City of Elmhurst Locomotive
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About Kato USA Model Train Products 163 EMD F40PH Chicago
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 configurationsTo 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.Features. Fully Assembled. Directional Headlights. Illuminated Pre-Printed Numberboards. Powerful Five Pole Motor with Dual Brass Flywheels. All Wheel Electrical Pickup from Scale 42 In. 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.
