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 .

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.

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 the 1990s and early 2000s.

2010年4月7日 · The Electromotive Divison F40PH is a 4 axle, 3,000 HP diesel electric locomotive first built by EMD in 1976, with varients of the model being produced until 1991. A standard F40PH rides on the same frame as a GP40-2 and uses the same 3,000 HP 16 cylinder 645 prime mover, and is essentially a cowled version of the GP40-2.

The F40PH Preservation Society is a organization located in the state of Massachusetts with the goal of preserving railroad history and artifacts, especially those relating to Amtrak’s F40PH locomotives, and to educate the public about these artifacts and historical information through collection, restoration, display, demonstration and ...

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.

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 .

2023年8月1日 · Metrolink’s lonely F40PH locomotive is one of a dwindling number of F40s. It’s hard to believe once the EMD F40PH was the predominant motive power for Amtrak trains as well as many commuter lines. At Metrolink, No. 800 is today one of a kind.

Motive Power Industries F40PH-3C; Data Sheet Information Compiled by: Jean-Denis Bachand: New: 6 December 2008: Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand-Engine Builder: EMD: Engine: 645E : Cycle: 2: Bore & Stroke: 9.2" x 10" RPM Max/Min: 800 / …

2025年2月24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.