Amtrak 404 was built in December of 1987. With parts from an SDP40F. 404 was one of only eight F40PH units to wear the Phase 4 livery. She was retired in 2002 and sat at Bear Delaware until leaving in 2019 to LTEX in McDonald Ohio with an uncertain outlook
The F40PH is a workhorse and has such a timeless design. It's special to me because I'm from Boston and I've been seeing this loco on the MBTA commuter rail (Purple Line) since I was a kid.
I have the MTH version of the NJT f40ph from 2017 and its the best engine i've ever had since I live near NJT's North Jersey Coast Line in Red Bank. Atlas is also coming out with their re-release of their flagship NJT Comet II cars to go along with their new f40phs.
I have some Atlas o scale products and like their quality and detail. My P42 and Amfleet coaches are on the way. I ordered the 50th anniversary dark blue models.
i think this loco is a lot more exciting than those SD Alphanumeric vegetable soup models. But perhaps I'm just old school that way. When I was police officer in the 80s Amtrak would Cross the Ohio River from Parkersburg, W Va through our city twice a day (in the middle of the night) with I think the Cardinal (DC to Cinncinati) which was long ago discontinued. But to be along the tracks when she came flying by, that horn got your attention even when you were a safe distance from the rails. I remember #270 flying by. I model the 50s or I would definitely have at least one of these locos.
I'm very new to this hobby so I thank you very much because watching your videos helps out alot thank you very much for your explanations and detailing
Too cool, especially with the PA announcements and crew talk. The F-40PH has always been my favorite. Don't know why SEPTA didn't purchase, because they sure could used the on the New Town Branch Line or out to READING.
I love passenger trains, but can’t get into Amtrak. However, it looks like Atlas has once again come out with an excellent product. They always have the best detailing, although they can be somewhat delicate.
Always love your content Eric….this engine looks awesome! The only thing that I did not like was the gap between the front trucks. Minor but this engine is a gem.
Hey Eric, been watching for a long time and have yet to ask, what does pulling power translate into? To me 2lbs doesn’t sound like much but how much does a typical rolling stock weight, and given low fricken how much resistance does a rolling stock typically apply?
Hey Eric's Trains I don't know if you already have known this but Amtrak had two locomotives with the number 404. An EMD E8-A numbered 404 and of course the EMD F40PHR unit 404 which is now owned by LTEX Rail in Lordstown Ohio.
@@graphtonix6607 sweet! Watched a few of your videos and they’re awesome! Love the f40ph(R)s fleet. Wish I was around to see them in service on Amtrak.
Cool am track locomotive brother, but I have a question for you Eric, do the smoke unit top come off and if not, how do you know if you have put enough smoke fluid in to the smoke unit?
I’ve got ALASKA 31 on my fireplace mantle on a display track. PS2 fitted, she’s really “jerky” and hesitant to move when given track power. I’m thinking of making her a dummy unit but with lighting and sound still operational (just the electric motors removed) but I’m still on the fence as 31 is the only F40PH we roster.
What aggravates me about atlas is there from the East Coast and a favor East Coast railroads. they will do more East Coast railroads than central part of the country or western. They should do Metra from Chicago that’s a big user of F-40 PH does Atlas do Metra not this time around maybe in a couple years or three.
These locomotives are available both ways. In addition, the trucks are designed to permit swapping between 2-rail and 3-rail wheelsets. The Protosound-3 electronics, as mentioned in the video include a 3-rail/2-rail mode switch and can run on either AC or DC.