Description
The EMD F59PHI is a high speed locomotive produced by Electro-Motive Division (EMD) from 1994 to 2001. It features an isolated cab, lightweight body, and a streamlined shape, features that were absent on the original commuter F59PH.First built for the California Department of Transportation (CDoT), the F59PHI has seen service in all four corners of America (mostly seen in California), as well as in the Pacific Northwest/Montreal area in Canada, and most recently Chicago’s METRA Railroad.In 1990, the State of California passed a bill that would result in massive funding for the state transportation systems. It also resulted in a separate, state funded system of regional Amtrak routes. CDOT wanted a locomotive that was both reliable and attractive. They approached EMD, who responded with the lightweight, high-speed F59PHI locomotive. Soon after, more orders arrived. Amtrak ordered 21 of these locomotives for their Pacific Sufliner service (separate from Amtrak California), and the North Carolina Department of Transportation also selected it as their primary motive power. West Coast Express (operated by TransLink) in Metro Vancouver, also selected it for starting up its serviceThe F59PHI was produced until 2001. It was taken off of EMD’s lineup because it wasn’t able to meet the EPA Tier 1 regulations.AMTRAK FEATURES:Amtrak 453 and 461 features revised striping and artwork Amtrak 453, 457, and 461 are the perfect power to complement our Genesis SurflinerLOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:Fully-assembled and ready-to-runLED Lighting for realistic appearanceNon-sound locomotives are DCC readySee through cab windowsMcHenry operating scale knuckle couplersBi-directional constant lighting so headlight brightness remains consistentAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operationHeavy die-cast frame for greater traction and pulling powerAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow5-pole skew wound motor with precision-machined flywheels and multi-link drive train for optimal operationMulti-link drive train for trouble free operationOperates on Code 55 and 80 railPainted and printed for realistic decorationFully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the boxHighly detailed, injection molded bodyMinimum radius: 9-3/4″
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