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.
Amtrak F40PH locomotives - Trains
2023年2月1日 — 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. In fact, the F40PH was EMD’s first production passenger locomotive to use this prime mover.
EMD F40PH Diesel-Electric Locomotive - Trains and Railroads
Amtrak suspended numerous routes and pressed the new HEP-equipped Amfleet I coaches, designed for short runs, into service. The F40PH, with its built-in HEP generator, was the natural choice to haul these coaches. As problems with the EMD SDP40F mounted, Amtrak adopted the F40PH as its long-term solution nationwide for diesel engine service.
EMD's "F40PH" Series: Serving Amtrak For Three Decades - American-Rails.com
2024年8月27日 — 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 elsewhere for a long-haul road locomotive. In response, EMD redesigned the F40PH.
EMD F40PH - Locomotive Wiki
The EMD F40PH is a full cowl-bodied, 3,000 hp to 3,200 hp four-axle diesel-electric locomotive, which was originally built by Electro-Motive Division between 1975 to 1992 and was then built by Morrison-Knudsen Rail and then MPI (Motive Power Inc) in …
Early Equipment - Amtrak
1976: 30 new F40PH locomotives are put into service. 1978: Amtrak begins to convert older locomotives from steam heat to reliable, electric head-end power. 1980: Locomotive No. 901 from Washington, DC, to New York becomes the first electric AEM-7 to enter revenue service .
EMD F40PH Masterclass - Rapido Trains Inc.
Built around EMD’s venerable 16-cylinder 645E3 power plant, the F40PH was rated at 3000 HP, but they featured a unique control system to allow them to provide head-end power. The F40’s alternator for the HEP was driven directly off the prime mover, and in order to supply power at the correct 480V and 60Hz, it had to run at exactly 896 RPM.
To the Rescue: The Amtrak F40PH - We Are Railfans
2021年5月27日 — Amtrak’s Electro-Motive F40PH began life as the intended little sister to the SDP40F but turned out to be Amtrak’s rescuer – and indeed a landmark locomotive in American railroading history.
EMD F40PH Diesel-Electric Locomotive - Railroad Junction
2024年1月17日 — The F40PH is a diesel-electric locomotive primarily operated by AMTRAK for short-ranged passenger railway service. It is based in the EMD GP40-2 freight hauler which began appearing in 1972 and were built in over 1,100 examples.
EMD F40PH | Train Engines and Fleet Wiki | Fandom
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 the larger EMD SDP40F locomotives.
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