The new spectrum f40 is a huge improvement over the old one. Kato 40810 n north americanstyle unitram oval track set unitrack. F40ph designed for amtrak emd then offered them to other railroads. The new horizon fleet consisted predominantly of two basic car types coach and dinette with 86 and 18 cars respectively forming the 104car order placed with. With 41 years of history, the rocky mountain train show is one of, if not the oldest, train or hobby shows in the rocky mountain region. It continues to be the motive power for commuter railroads all over the united states, including the chicago metra. The full text of this article is available to registered users of. Openbve exclusive amtrak f40ph2 superliner regional train. The onoff switch located next to the leading drive truck must be in the on position in order for the smoke unit to function. Also note that this is the first time that i am using an intro. The item g scale trains 2 great trains amtrak set 1 1x f40ph 4x superliner coaches is in. Autumns arrival is apparent, as the trees red, orange and golden tones complement the weathered barn. Here comes another us diesel locomotive, this time the emd f40ph. Part of a fleet of p42s and f40s via rail canada painted in a special paint scheme for the countrys 150th anniversary.
Full custom cab auto running numbers animated wipers fan animation ditch lights marker lights night lighting fire script cab signals gecko script amtrak operates more than 300 trains each day on 21,300 miles 34,000 km of track with select segments having civil operating speeds of 150 mph 240 kmh and connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states in addition to three. Makes your club car membership all the more worth it. This prototype is inspired by the trains serving san francisco caltrain, chicago metra, virginia virginia railway express, and more, and is designed to match the cities skylines art style. Operator manual available for download train sim world. Much of these f40phs have been replaced by ge genesis trains, which make up a great portion of amtraks current locomotive roster. Ho amtrak f40ph locomotive support page rapido trains inc.
I was surprised to notice that it came with a bag of bits, including the rear handrails, but surprisingly for me, formed wire body handrailsthe loco includes the starting drilling points to mount those, and some other acetal plastic parts. Intended for use on amtraks shorthaul passenger routes, it became the backbone of amtraks diesel fleet after the failure of the emd sdp40f. Download the fullsized version of this photo in early 1977, amtrak agreed to lease two highspeed trainsets designed by the canadian team of bombardier, alcan and dofasco. The item g scale trains 2 great trains amtrak set 2 1x f40ph 4x superliner coaches is in. These are very unique trains in the g scale category. Main spessart bahn, a timeless freightheavy and passengerladen corridor through the heart of the german countryside. Attendees enjoyed displays of historic and modern equipment, live entertainment, fun kids activities and train rides. Steve sweeney chicago one of metras oldest passenger locomotives is sporting a color scheme to match the one it came with in 1977. The amtrak f40ph fleet eventually totaled 210 units. Two class 31s, three class 55 deltics scroll down to see the other two, and a class 105 dmu. F40ph variants were also built by mk rail and motivepower industries from 1991 until 2000. Between 1976 and the early 1990s, more than 400 of the highly successful 3,000 and 3,200horsepower diesel locomotives were constructed and served in intercity and commuter service, across the continent. F40ph sound decoder model railroader magazine trains.
G scale trains 2 great trains amtrak set 1 1x f40ph 4x. The rocky mountain train show is held in denver, colorado the first week in march each year. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. The f40 was based on the proven emd gp40 series freight locomotives using a two. Steam workshop american commuter train classic gallery. Amtrak phase iii and phase iv, mbta, metra, via rail. Known as light, rapid, comfortable or lrc for short the amtrak trainsets each included one 16 cylinder, 3725 hp dieselelectric locomotive, four 84seat coaches and. It uses an all new shell and chassis that are good enough to make its price seem inexpensive. Download the fullsized version of this photo in this scene, f40ph locomotive no. 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. The locomotive is also quick drive compatible, giving you the freedom to drive the njt f40ph 2cat on any quick drive enabled route for train simulator. Originally an gn unit, painted into bngreen in the merger, is now back to being a. F40ph diesel operating manual 4 smoke unit operation the f40ph contains a selfpowered smoke unit that outputs a steady stream of smoke through the smoke stack on the roof of the engine. Trains magazine estimated that on average, each f40ph traveled as many as 175,000 miles 282,000 km a.
The item g scale trains 2 great trains amtrak set 2 1x f40ph 4x superliner coaches is in sale since wednesday, june 5, 2019. Walthers mainline ho scale f40ph diesel locomotive. Njt f40ph 2cat loco addon train simulator excalibur. Featuring two modern icons of german motive power, the db br 185. How do i find the user manuals for train sim world 2020. Elegant, affordable power for your passenger trains is here. The iore locomotive pulls iron ore trains from inland minds to swedish and norwegian coasts. The powered unit boasts 1 pound ounces of pulling power, which should be plenty to pull any normalsize passenger train.
Mar 28, 20 so i picked up a walthers trainline f40ph amtrak phase 4 from my lhs today. Feb 10, 2018 i caught some exciting action at great lakes. The f40ph 2cat is accompanied by njts comet iv commuter coach and a drivable comet v cabcar for pushpull operations, and comes with three career scenario for the north jersey coast line route. With a minicamera positioned inside a modified f40ph cabin, carlo spada navigates around his ho scale layout. Although it has been retired from amtrak service, it operated for over 20 years. Walthers ho scale model of the f40ph is a detailed replica of the prototype, once amtraks standard passenger locomotive and now in service with via rail canada, many regional commuter operations, excursion lines and even a few freight railroads. The item g scale trains 2 great trains amtrak set 1 1x f40ph 4x superliner coaches is in sale since wednesday, june 5, 2019. The decoder comes with a generic steam sound scheme, and an sd38 diesel schem, but you can download new schemes files. Great western express click here for the user manual. It has seethrough roof vents with seperate fan blades inside. The emd f40ph is synonymous with the amtrak era of american passenger trains. It has northwest shoreline trucks 1powered 1 dummy. A wondrous mix of steep gradients, scenic hillsides and swooping turns come to life in train sim world. This locomotive is sometimes seen pushing or pulling the amtrak downeaster.
O gauge f40ph diesel from mth classic toy trains magazine. The f40ph was originally intended to haul short to mediumlength trains on amtraks shorter routes. As part of the popular equipment display, attendees could walk through the cab of f40ph locomotive no. 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. The f40ph was amtraks primary passenger locomotive for the next 25 years. Testors to discontinue model master, aztek, and pactra brands. Lionel amtrak f40ph and cabbage unit classic toy trains. This 14 scale reproduction of the famous emd roadhorse measures more than 15 inches in length and weighs almost 5 pounds. Details about great trains g scale f40ph locomotive diesel. Over the horizon introduced by amtrak in april 1989, the horizon fleet also known as the amfleet iiis were based on the pullmanstandard cometseries commuter cars built since 1970.
Amtrak phase iii and phase iv, mbta, metra, via rail for more information. Jul 25, 2015 the classic gallery is an f40ph locomotive with gallery style bilevel cars, modeled and created specifically for cities. The f40ph also found widespread use on commuter railroads in the united. Railway amtrak locomotive emd f40ph 223 author id corey fischer jefff944 identifier kuid. Five cars include 2201 superliner coach, 2202 superliner coach, 2203 superliner diner, 2204 superliner sleeper, and 2205 superliner lounge. Walthers ho scale model of the f40ph is a detailed replica of the prototype, once amtraks standard passenger locomotive and now in service with via rail canada, many regional commuter operations, excursion lines and even a. For your convenience, we have linked the manuals below.
The f40ph 2cat is accompanied by nj transits comet iv commuter coach and a drivable. Indian train simulator for ios is the highly anticipated train simulation game from the stable of highbrow interactive. E l e c t r i c t r a i n s emd f40ph diesel locomotive operating instructions thank you for purchasing the mth electric trains emd f40ph diesel engine. Metra f40ph locomotives mark 40 years of service september 14, 2017 metra unveiled a special locomotive wrap on one of its f40ph locomotives today, commemorating 40 years of continuous passenger service for the locomotive model that is the backbone of metras passenger fleet. Aug 21, 2015 this is a great replica of amtraks 406 exhibit engine. F40ph 2cat is an ideal and highly authentic locomotive for service on train simulators njcl route.
Includes custom lighting and extra metra parts added with freightanim tag. Trains magazine trains news wire, railroad news, railroad. The classic gallery is an f40ph locomotive with gallery style bilevel cars, modeled and created specifically for cities. Operated by amtrak into the 1990s, the units still haul vias premier trains and are also in daily service on several commuter lines. The nj transit f40ph 2cat includes a range of advanced features including nj transits incab signal system and hep startup and shutdown. General motors electromotive division delivered the first 30 f40ph dieselelectric locomotives to amtrak in 1976. Amtk 406 is not a true f40ph, but an npcu nonpowered control unit in an f40 shell. Train sim world 2020 user manuals can usually be found by visiting the respective products steam store page. Dependancies available on the dls, included, and from the protrainz p42s. The most popular amtrak ho scale model train diesel locomotives brands include rapido trains inc. Openbve exclusive amtrak f40ph 2 superliner regional train highballs station download here fan railer. Four russian locomotives included with trainz 2012.
A selection of british rail diesels included with trainz 2012. Although doing so requires a deeper financial commitment, i believe it is totally worthwhile. United states diesel amtrak railway amtrak locomotive anf rtg turboliner 63 designer. At 120,000 square feet and attendance in the 11,000 range, it is the largest show west of the mississippi. Metra f40ph locomotives mark 40 years of service metra. If your model arrives with damage or there is any other issue, the best thing to do is to contact our support team. Emd f40ph diesellocomotive operating instructions manual. The spirit of family days lived on in a new amtrak tradition.
We call the locomotive a rebuilt f40ph2d, but you would be equally correct. Inaugurated in 2008 and celebrated each may, national train day marked the way that trainsintercity passenger, commuter and freightdrive the nations economy and connect us to one another. The new lionel f40ph is great on its own, but if you really want to unleash its full potential do yourself a favor and invest in the accompanying cabbage unit to ride at the back of the train. Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger service amtrak, locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history, railfan opportunities tourist railroads, fan trips, and great railroad photography. The trip is from colfax station to rocklin station. The f40ph, manufactured by emd, was produced from 1975 to 1992. Hobbylinc carries 88 amtrak ho scale model train diesel locomotives at discounts up to 24%. Intended for use on amtrak s shorthaul passenger routes, it became the backbone of amtraks diesel fleet after the failure of the emd sdp40f. Klw trainsim locomotives, rolling stock, and scenery addons. The f40ph features a turbocharged 645e3 16 cylinder, twostroke, watercooled. It features proper gameplay, realistic and routespecific trains, passengers, varied weather options, complete control over settings, and accessibility to a more diverse set of users through translations. Great trains modern g scale one gauge amtrak passenger train set in obs. Dlc north jersey coast line nj transit f40ph2cat nj.