Description
Originally built and operated in Amtrak service, Metrolink #800 was purchased along with three other units with the intent of being repowered with a 3800 horsepower engine from an ex-UP SD60. While the project eventually was unsuccessful, #800 survived to be put into service pulling commuter equipment alongside MP36PH locomotives, carrying the striking blue and white of the Southern California passenger line.
Model features:
Equipped with body mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers.
directional Golden White LED headlights and illuminated preprinted number boards.
Equipped with shock absorber construction for smooth and prototypical motion on the track.
Powerful five pole motor with all wheel electrical pickup and blackened wheels.
Additional alternate snow plow piece included for tight radius operation.
New Commuter-version F40PH locomotives have retooled bodies with over-cab A/C units and illuminated ditch lights.
Each DCC locomotive has been rigorously tested for performance and has had a pre-installed DCC board installed to be truly ready-to-run on DCC.
