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Oct 5, 2020 - N Scale
Rapido - N Scale - F40PH-2D Rebuilt Locomotives for the Canadian - Update!
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N Scale – VIA Rail Canada Rebuilt F40PH-2D!
- New Update! -
Many of our customers were ordering which locomotives would go with their new Canadian Passenger cars.
We got a new easy to follow graphic that will help explain which locomotives go with which passenger cars!
In 2010, VIA began a rebuild program to ensure the F40 fleet would last another 20 years or more. This involved adding a HEP (Head End Power) generator at the rear of the locomotive, separate from the prime mover (main diesel engine).
The body shells were extensively rebuilt. The locomotive also received a third headlight and other subtle changes in nose and roof details. VIA's rebuilt F40s are still in service today and will be for years to come.
The N scale rebuilt F40PH-2D model features the same great detail of the original F40, but it also includes all of the changes made on the prototype. The sounds are different as well.
Originally, the HEP alternator was powered from the prime mover.
So the F40PH-2D had to run at full revs in order to provide power to the coaches. This gave them the nickname "screamers."
With the addition of the separate HEP generator, the sounds of the locomotive are completely different.
The F40PH-2D now operates like a normal freight locomotive, but has the sound of a separate, smaller diesel engine rumbling in the background. Our sound models recreate this perfectly.
The rear of the rebuilt F40PH-2D is completely different.
That big boxy area houses the new HEP generator.
The Rebuilt F40PH-2D features:
- Same amazing detail and features as the original F40PH-2D
- Working emergency headlight and emergency shutdown strobe light
- Accurate Rebuilt F40 sounds
Our model comes in two variations: the unit as operated by VIA and a special Canada $10 bill edition. VIA's Canadian was featured on the $10 bill, hauled by an original F40 and a rebuilt F40.
The rebuilt F40, #6403, had a Canada logo replacing the VIA logo on the nose.
Rapido is offering the special edition of 6403 as found in the $10 bill.
In 2013 the Government of Canada issued a new polymer $10 banknote featuring The Canadian on the verso (back). The locomotive was number 6403 and the VIA logo was replaced by the Canada wordmark.
If you model contemporary VIA operations, you need a fleet of these locomotives. They haul all of the long-distance trains and most of the Corridor trains as well. Two or three can be found pulling The Canadian across our great country.
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Order Due Date: October 7th, 2019 August 17, 2020
Anticipated Delivery Date: August 2020 February 2021
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