Amtrak 404 was built in December of 1987. With parts from an SDP40F. 404 was one of only eight F40PH units to wear the Phase 4 livery. She was retired in 2002 and sat at Bear Delaware until leaving in 2019 to LTEX in McDonald Ohio with an uncertain outlook
The F40PH is a workhorse and has such a timeless design. It's special to me because I'm from Boston and I've been seeing this loco on the MBTA commuter rail (Purple Line) since I was a kid.
i think this loco is a lot more exciting than those SD Alphanumeric vegetable soup models. But perhaps I'm just old school that way. When I was police officer in the 80s Amtrak would Cross the Ohio River from Parkersburg, W Va through our city twice a day (in the middle of the night) with I think the Cardinal (DC to Cinncinati) which was long ago discontinued. But to be along the tracks when she came flying by, that horn got your attention even when you were a safe distance from the rails. I remember #270 flying by. I model the 50s or I would definitely have at least one of these locos.
I have the MTH version of the NJT f40ph from 2017 and its the best engine i've ever had since I live near NJT's North Jersey Coast Line in Red Bank. Atlas is also coming out with their re-release of their flagship NJT Comet II cars to go along with their new f40phs.
I'm very new to this hobby so I thank you very much because watching your videos helps out alot thank you very much for your explanations and detailing
I have some Atlas o scale products and like their quality and detail. My P42 and Amfleet coaches are on the way. I ordered the 50th anniversary dark blue models.
Too cool, especially with the PA announcements and crew talk. The F-40PH has always been my favorite. Don't know why SEPTA didn't purchase, because they sure could used the on the New Town Branch Line or out to READING.
I love passenger trains, but can’t get into Amtrak. However, it looks like Atlas has once again come out with an excellent product. They always have the best detailing, although they can be somewhat delicate.
Always love your content Eric….this engine looks awesome! The only thing that I did not like was the gap between the front trucks. Minor but this engine is a gem.
Hey Eric's Trains I don't know if you already have known this but Amtrak had two locomotives with the number 404. An EMD E8-A numbered 404 and of course the EMD F40PHR unit 404 which is now owned by LTEX Rail in Lordstown Ohio.
@@graphtonix6607 sweet! Watched a few of your videos and they’re awesome! Love the f40ph(R)s fleet. Wish I was around to see them in service on Amtrak.
Hey Eric, been watching for a long time and have yet to ask, what does pulling power translate into? To me 2lbs doesn’t sound like much but how much does a typical rolling stock weight, and given low fricken how much resistance does a rolling stock typically apply?
Cool am track locomotive brother, but I have a question for you Eric, do the smoke unit top come off and if not, how do you know if you have put enough smoke fluid in to the smoke unit?
I’ve got ALASKA 31 on my fireplace mantle on a display track. PS2 fitted, she’s really “jerky” and hesitant to move when given track power. I’m thinking of making her a dummy unit but with lighting and sound still operational (just the electric motors removed) but I’m still on the fence as 31 is the only F40PH we roster.
What aggravates me about atlas is there from the East Coast and a favor East Coast railroads. they will do more East Coast railroads than central part of the country or western. They should do Metra from Chicago that’s a big user of F-40 PH does Atlas do Metra not this time around maybe in a couple years or three.
These locomotives are available both ways. In addition, the trucks are designed to permit swapping between 2-rail and 3-rail wheelsets. The Protosound-3 electronics, as mentioned in the video include a 3-rail/2-rail mode switch and can run on either AC or DC.
Video Notes:
1) This videos has chapters if you want skip around.
2) Little easter egg at 11:14
Neat! Fun Easter egg!
Amtrak 404 was built in December of 1987. With parts from an SDP40F. 404 was one of only eight F40PH units to wear the Phase 4 livery. She was retired in 2002 and sat at Bear Delaware until leaving in 2019 to LTEX in McDonald Ohio with an uncertain outlook
I'm not a big diesel engine or electric engine I'm more of a steam engine person.
But this loco I got to give it to it it looks awesome.
I loved the F40PH
The F40PH is a workhorse and has such a timeless design. It's special to me because I'm from Boston and I've been seeing this loco on the MBTA commuter rail (Purple Line) since I was a kid.
Nice that this video was uplaoded at 4:04 PM no less
I know, right?
Probably one the best sounding diesel O scale engines I’ve heard! The horn is outstanding!
i think this loco is a lot more exciting than those SD Alphanumeric vegetable soup models. But perhaps I'm just old school that way. When I was police officer in the 80s Amtrak would Cross the Ohio River from Parkersburg, W Va through our city twice a day (in the middle of the night) with I think the Cardinal (DC to Cinncinati) which was long ago discontinued. But to be along the tracks when she came flying by, that horn got your attention even when you were a safe distance from the rails. I remember #270 flying by. I model the 50s or I would definitely have at least one of these locos.
I just love F40PH's.. there is something special about them.. also great video!
That is a great Video about this Awesome Amtrak F40PH, It is Fantastic!
I love the nighttime shots. Great addition to the videos.
I like that 50th anniversary heritage unit in the background you should do a review on that one too
That was a little hint. Review coming.
I have the MTH version of the NJT f40ph from 2017 and its the best engine i've ever had since I live near NJT's North Jersey Coast Line in Red Bank. Atlas is also coming out with their re-release of their flagship NJT Comet II cars to go along with their new f40phs.
sweet little loco! loved the easter egg too! cant wait to see more on it!
Awesome runs . Great locomotive reminds me of one at North Carolina transportation museum. I love their engine supposed to be restoring it.
That's a good-looking locomotive there Eric and strikes me as a great runner, nice addition to your collection 👍👍
I'm very new to this hobby so I thank you very much because watching your videos helps out alot thank you very much for your explanations and detailing
I have some Atlas o scale products and like their quality and detail. My P42 and Amfleet coaches are on the way. I ordered the 50th anniversary dark blue models.
Awesome looking engine
I’ve been watching Eric’s trains before the layout was even near being finished love your videos man keep up the good work ❤
Very nice Eric & I like your Amtrak cars as well, very nice 🙂🙂
Too cool, especially with the PA announcements and crew talk. The F-40PH has always been my favorite. Don't know why SEPTA didn't purchase, because they sure could used the on the New Town Branch Line or out to READING.
This model is incredible.
Very nice engine Eric!!!
Great looking set love the 40s good video
It’s sort of like a real F40. Nothing impressive, but it gets the job done.
That's a sharp train! Like it a lot. O Scale has come a long way now being way more realistic..
Beautiful Amtrak consist!
I am sure no Amtrak employee has ever sounded that enthusiastic. Lol.
lol
Hey Eric, you should take a look at the Atlas ho scale auto-train u36b's and review them.
I think I will
Beautiful engine, and that’s the same with why I have the 212! Exactly! Extinct landline area code.
As always Eric great video. Very well done.
I love passenger trains, but can’t get into Amtrak. However, it looks like Atlas has once again come out with an excellent product. They always have the best detailing, although they can be somewhat delicate.
Absolutely, they’re detailing has always been the best in the business.
Always love your content Eric….this engine looks awesome! The only thing that I did not like was the gap between the front trucks. Minor but this engine is a gem.
Wasnt interested til the FPA started... 49 goes by my house!
Nice!
Great Review and Great Model!
Nice!
GREAT!!
The silver w/wide blue, and narrow red & white stripes is nice. I’m thinking of a pair of custom F3’s with similar stripes but not Amtrak.
Hermosa locomotora saludos
great video !!!!
Nice job on the review Eric I enjoyed it.
I like the grand trunk western shirt you have on is it available at your store
Don’t know how you sleep with these trains running all night😂
It's white noise to me. :)
I saw the easter egg without it even registering as such till it snuck off behind the featured consist :D
PS: I got that loco too.
Cool
I love the f40ph in my opinion the phase 3 paint scheme looks cooler
Hey Eric's Trains I don't know if you already have known this but Amtrak had two locomotives with the number 404. An EMD E8-A numbered 404 and of course the EMD F40PHR unit 404 which is now owned by LTEX Rail in Lordstown Ohio.
Bro I see you everywhere on f40ph(R)s videos lmao
@@FANTASTICJEFFYSTUDIOSMOVIES Lol!!!!!!!! I've got more coming to my channel soon too.
@@graphtonix6607 sweet! Watched a few of your videos and they’re awesome! Love the f40ph(R)s fleet. Wish I was around to see them in service on Amtrak.
@@FANTASTICJEFFYSTUDIOSMOVIES Thank you very much. I've got the GE P30CH coming next.
Nice engine. Great video. Which model do you prefer Lionel or Atlas. I’m originally from Queens NY, area code is 718, which was around since the 212.😊
Build quality and accuracy, Atlas. Sounds effects, Lionel.
Hey Eric, been watching for a long time and have yet to ask, what does pulling power translate into? To me 2lbs doesn’t sound like much but how much does a typical rolling stock weight, and given low fricken how much resistance does a rolling stock typically apply?
Funny you should ask. I'm preparing to shoot a video that explains all that.
Cool am track locomotive brother, but I have a question for you Eric, do the smoke unit top come off and if not, how do you know if you have put enough smoke fluid in to the smoke unit?
No, it doesn't come off. It's just a guessing game. Basically, if there's no smoke coming out I will put maybe 20 drops of smoke fluid down the stack.
@@Ericstrains OK, I understand brother.
What's up with the crackling sound? Otherwise I like it?
Lisa has good taste. Lol.
In my short time at NJT, I was able to operate a few of these locomotives both with NJT and MTA (Metro North) paint scheme. Loved those locos.
I've gotten to the point that I call BFIMO, Buh-Fee-Moh.
I’ve got ALASKA 31 on my fireplace mantle on a display track. PS2 fitted, she’s really “jerky” and hesitant to move when given track power. I’m thinking of making her a dummy unit but with lighting and sound still operational (just the electric motors removed) but I’m still on the fence as 31 is the only F40PH we roster.
Remember how noisy they were as the prime mover always ran at a run 8 level even when stopped for the Head End Power requirement.
Hence two of their nicknames, _"blast box"_ and _"Thunder Wagon"_ 😁
“Excuse me sir, do yk what time it is? 👩🏼”
“ 9:35 (In creepy, deep tone) “
Yeah I noticed that lol
@@Ericstrains Having sat in on a MTH recording session, I recognized that as a pitch-shifted recording, kind-of like some of Lionel's "multi-horns"
WHERE DID YOU GET THAT GTW SHIRT ????!???!???
York train show last year
What brand are the Amtrak passenger cars
Lionel
I love the Amtrak cars that f40ph is a ugly duckling 😮. Do you know if there are any sc44 in O gauge in the works? Great video !
@@Ericstrains That sleeper car "Silver Dove", looks like an Atlas model.
/pedant
What aggravates me about atlas is there from the East Coast and a favor East Coast railroads.
they will do more East Coast railroads than central part of the country or western.
They should do Metra from Chicago that’s a big user of F-40 PH does Atlas do Metra not this time around maybe in a couple years or three.
This can do 2 rail or 3 rail???
Both.
Yes, they sell a 2 rail version.
These locomotives are available both ways. In addition, the trucks are designed to permit swapping between 2-rail and 3-rail wheelsets.
The Protosound-3 electronics, as mentioned in the video include a 3-rail/2-rail mode switch and can run on either AC or DC.
@@RailRide thanks for clarifying this. These aren't my grandfather's Atlas and Lionel trains.
Error 404: F40PH not found
very nice locomotive