Athearn Ready To Roll SDRX F59PHI Locomotive 107
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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION F59PHI LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES: The EMD F59PHI is a high speed locomotive produced by Electro-Motive * LED Lighting for realistic appearance Division (EMD) from 1994 to 2001. It features an isolated cab, lightweight * Non-sound locomotives are DCC ready body, and a streamlined shape, features that were absent on the original * See through cab windows commuter F59PH. * McHenry(R) operating scale knuckle couplers * Bi-directional constant lighting so headlight brightness remains First built for the California Department of Transportation(CDOT), the F59PHI consistent has seen service in all four corners of America, (Mostly seen in California) as * All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation well as in the Pacific Northwest/Montreal area in Canada , and most recently * Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and pulling power Chicago's METRA Railroad. * All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow * 5-pole skew wound motor with precision-machined flywheels CDOT wanted a locomotive that was both reliable and attractive. They * Multi-link drive train for trouble free operation approached EMD, who responded with the lightweight, high-speed F59PHI * Operates on Code 55 and 80 rail locomotive. Soon after, more orders arrived. Amtrak ordered 21 of these * Painted and printed for realistic decoration locomotives for their Pacific Surfliner service (separate from Amtrak Cali- * Fully-assembled and ready-to-run out of the box fornia). * Highly detailed, injection molded body * Multiple road numbers The F59PHI was produced until 2001. It was taken off of EMD's lineup * Minimum radius: 9 3/4" because it wasn't able to meet the EPA Tier 1 regulations. SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE Some of Amtrak California's F59PHI's have been rebuilt by EMD, these are * Onboard Econami Sound by SoundTraxx ECO repowers. * Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound * Sound units operate in both DC and DCC * Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode * Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC * All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode * Excellent Slow speed control LEGENDARY LIVERIES * Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights * Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes What are Legendary Liveries? An Athearn exclusive, they are the ultimate answer to "What if?" Featuring some of the most popular railroad paint schemes of all time, these models are perfect for collecting, proto-freelancing, or just plain fun! Whether company proposed paint schemes, canceled locomotive orders, or alternate takes on history, Legendary Liveries are fun and unique additions to any roster. Enjoy these items, and answer the ultimate railroad question of: "What if?" $159.99 w/o SOUND | $259.99 w/ SOUND VISIT Your Local Retailer Orders Due: 04.28.23 CLICK Athearn.com ETA: AUGUST 2024 CALL 1.800.338.4639
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