{"product_id":"n-fp40h-chicago-metra-104","title":"N FP40H Chicago Metra #104","description":"\u003cp\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 commuter railroads such as VRE, MBTA, Caltrain, Metrolink, and Metra) and more all over the United States. Over 50 0 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 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\u003ch2\u003eFeatured Model: Chicago Metra #104 “City of Chicago”\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs of 2023, Chicago Metra owns and operates the largest number of surviving F40PH engines – 118.   Starting in 2017 Metra began repainting certain locomotives to commemorate historic railroads or special events.  In 2022 F40PH #104 was added to the roster of special Metra engines when it received a one-of-a-kind “City of Chicago” livery.  The shades of blue with red stars are a direct reference to the Chicago city flag, while the skyline silhouette below the cab windows pay homage to the area that Metra is proud to serve and call home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll locomotives are equipped with body mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocomotives feature directional Golden White LED headlights and illuminated preprinted number boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocomotives are equipped with shock absorber construction for smooth and prototypical motion on the track.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocomotives have a powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup and blackened wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional alternate snow plow piece included for tight radius operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Commuter-version F40PH locomotives and Amtrak Phase III ditch light versions have retooled bodies with over-cab A\/C units and illuminated ditch lights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicago Metra version F40PH locomotives have directional head and tail lights on the front of the locomotive for push-pull operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop in DCC compatible with the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/tcsdcc.com\/1338\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrain Control Systems K0D8-C (Amtrak)\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/tcsdcc.com\/1489\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrain Control Systems K5D7 (Metra)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44644599038108,"sku":"KA176CHICAGO","price":205.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/n-fp40h-chicago-metra-104","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}