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.

2021年5月30日 · By 2006, the average age of VRE’s locomotives was about 33 years. The RP39’s and GP40’s had originally been built in the late 1960s and early 1970s and had been rebuilt for VRE. The F40’s dated to the 1980s and late 1970s. The locomotives were scheduled for heavy overhauls, but frequent breakdowns continued.

Reporting Marks: VRE Showing Locomotive model F40PHR : Click on a locomotive to view pictures

The RP39’s and GP40’s had originally been built in the late 1960s and early 1970s and had been rebuilt for VRE. The F40’s dated to the 1980s and late 1970s. The locomotives were scheduled for heavy overhauls, but frequent breakdowns continued.

2025年1月25日 · V30 is an F40 currently owned by Amtrak and leased by VRE.

Two former Conrail SW1500s and a Virginia Rail Express F40 at the Juniata Locomotive Shop. A Virginia Rail Express F40 undergoing repairs at Juniata Locomotive Shop. 10N heads east at 8:23AM. The Virginia Railway Express F40 in third was a nice surprise. Roster shot of the V31, which is returning from an overhaul at Juniata.

2007年9月12日 · Are you talking about the GP40FH-2s on New Jersey Transit and Metro North? Those units are sort of the opposite of a wide cab. They use the cowl bodies of F45, but retain the GP40 cab and nose. I believe the majority of the New Jersey Transit units are either retired or about to be retired. I think the Metro North units solider on.

A trip to Amtrak's 18th St. Yard in Chicago on May 22, 2000 yielded shots of a pair of interesting F40's. Photo 1: Here's Amtrak's #393, which had recently been repainted into the Phase IV paint job.

The EMD F40PH is synonymous with the Amtrak era of American passenger trains. 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.

Amtrak no longer carries any F40s on its active roster, but many former Amtrak units are still running. This page provides the numbers of F40s (excluding those converted to cab-baggage vehicles) were active or otherwise saved from the scrapper's torch as …