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. It continues to be the motive power for commuter railroads all over the United States. Over 400 F40PH locomotives have been manufactured by EMD in various configurations. The F40PH went through some external changes during its production life and each railroad tended to order a custom package of headlights, horns, and other equipment that modelers call "details". Even Amtrak's several orders had multiple detail variations. The versions we have selected for this production represent locomotives equipped with radiator "Q-Fans" - a version never before offered. Second only to Amtrak's now-retired fleet, Chicago's Regional Transportation Authority (now known as Metra), owns the largest number of F40PH locomotives. Replacing aged E and F units, these light blue locomotives could be seen pulling Chicago & North Western Bi-Level commuter cars for several years as the passenger car fleet was gradually repainted in RTA colors. Model Features - * Shock Absorber Construction provides stable running performance. * Illuminated pre-printed number boards. * Factory-installed KATO Magnetic Knuckle Couplers. * Golden white LED headlights. * Lighted red marker (backup) lights on nose of RTA units (off when going forward). * Factory-installed 8-pin DCC socket. * Sound friendly. * All-wheel electrical pick-up (40" scale wheels). * Hobbyist add-on details such as handrails, MU hoses, number boards and beacon enhance the realistic appearance of the model to the prototype. * Detail specific to each railroad, including fan height, headlight arrangement, pilot design, rear platform, and cab roof arrangement.