EMD F40PH - Wikipedia
The EMD F40PH is a four-axle 3,000–3,200 hp (2.2–2.4 MW) B-B diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division in several variants from 1975 to 1992. Intended for use on Amtrak 's short-haul passenger routes, it became the backbone of Amtrak's diesel fleet after the failure of the EMD SDP40F.
EMD's "F40PH" Series: Serving Amtrak For Three Decades - American-Rails.com
Aug 27, 2024 — Electro-Motive's F40PH series became the face of Amtrak for more than two decades. The model was originally designed to operate in commuter and short haul service. However, the SDP40F's failure prompted Amtrak to look …
To the Rescue: The Amtrak F40PH - We Are Railfans
May 27, 2021 — In May 1975, Amtrak had ordered 30 Electro-Motive 3,000-horsepower F40PH diesels, originally intended for use on the carrier’s short-haul routes. Like the SDP40F, the F40PH was design-based on an existing locomotive, in this case EMD’s GP40-2, with the addition of a cowl streamlined carbody.
EMD F40PH Diesel-Electric Locomotive - Trains and Railroads
The EMD F40PH is a four-axle 3,000–3,200 hp (2.2–2.4 MW) B-B diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division in several variants from 1975 to 1992. Intended for use on Amtrak 's short-haul passenger routes, it became the backbone of Amtrak's diesel fleet after the failure of the EMD SDP40F.
List of Amtrak rolling stock - Wikipedia
Amtrak operates a fleet of 2,142 railway cars and 425 locomotives for revenue runs and service, collectively called rolling stock. Notable examples include the GE Genesis and Siemens Charger diesel locomotives, the Siemens ACS-64 electric locomotive, the Amfleet series of single-level passenger cars, the Superliner series of double-decker ...
Amtrak F40PH locomotives - Trains
Feb 1, 2023 — Amtrak F40PH locomotives are considered the standard passenger motive power for the 1980s and early 1990s. The four-axle, 3,000-hp units are mechanically identical to the much more common GP40-2 freight locomotive, which also use the 16-645E prime mover.
EMD F40PH - Train Engines and Fleet Wiki
The EMD F40PH, a four-axle passenger locomotive with a power output of 3,000 to 3,200 hp, was developed by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division. This model's inception dates back to May 8, 1975, when Amtrak placed an order for the first 30 F40PH units following the unsuccessful deployment of...
EMD F40PH Masterclass - Rapido Trains Inc.
Amtrak’s first F40PH order (200-229) is known in the railfan community as the Phase 1 version. They were built with 1500-gallon fuel tanks mounted toward the rear of the frame (1), with air reservoirs and battery boxes to the front (2). Internally, a 500 kW alternator supplied the HEP.
Amtrak F40 Restored to Phase III Paint - Railfan & Railroad …
Apr 17, 2024 — An Amtrak F40PH has been restored to its historic Phase III paint scheme, making it one of the first of the iconic EMD passenger locomotives to be cosmetically restored. The F40PH 231 is owned by Dynamic Rail Preservation Inc., and was saved from the scrapper back in 2002 by Chris Fussell.
Amtrak’s Delaware shops clean house of the last F40PHs and ... - Trains
Jul 10, 2019 — Amtrak’s Wilmington and Bear, Del., shops recently disposed of the last for the F40PHR units for Amtrak and has sent the first P40-8 to scrap that was not wrecked. The units are headed to Larry’s truck Electric in Lordstown, Ohio, where they are expected to be parted out by the locomotive dealer.