{"product_id":"kato-37-6274-s-ho-f40ph-with-ditchlights-chicago-metra-standard-paint-142-ravinia-w-sound","title":"KATO 37-6274-S (HO) F40PH with Ditchlights Chicago Metra Standard Paint #142 Ravinia w\/ Sound","description":"\u003cp\u003e37-6274-S\u003cbr\u003e(HO) F40PH with Ditchlights Chicago Metra Standard Paint #142 Ravinia w\/ Sound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrototype Information:\u003cbr\u003eThe 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 many commuter railroads such as VRE, MBTA, Caltrain, Metrolink, and Metra) and more all over the United States. Over 500 F40PH locomotives have been manufactured by EMD in various configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo support passenger service, the F40PH is equipped with a secondary electrical generator referred to as the head end generator (or HEP, for Head End Power). The need for constant constant frequency power means that these HEP units are constantly running at 900rpm, resulting in the nickname “Screamers” for the units due to the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel Information:\u003cbr\u003eDistinguishing itself from the Amtrak version, the Metra F40PH model features road-specific modifications such as dual AC units and an orange roof beacon. It also accurately reflects Metra’s configuration by including marker lights and a clean rear porch without railings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel Features:\u003cbr\u003ePerfectly suited to pull Kato’s Superliners or Bi-Level commuter cars\u003cbr\u003eDirectional headlights\u003cbr\u003eDCC and Sound friendly with 8 pin plug and 1.1″ (28mm) speaker opening\u003cbr\u003eIlluminated pre-printed number boards\u003cbr\u003ePowerful five pole motor with dual brass flywheels\u003cbr\u003eAll wheel electrical pickup from scale 42″ blackened metal wheels\u003cbr\u003eDetail specific to each railroad, including ditch lights, cab air conditioners, fan height, headlight arrangement, pilot, rear platform, and cab roof arrangement\u003cbr\u003eDCC Sound installed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Outpost","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55008239485219,"sku":"KAT376274S","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/6223\/8499\/files\/KAT376574S.jpg?v=1777472687","url":"https:\/\/hobbyoutpost.com\/products\/kato-37-6274-s-ho-f40ph-with-ditchlights-chicago-metra-standard-paint-142-ravinia-w-sound","provider":"Hobby Outpost","version":"1.0","type":"link"}