F59PHI Locomotive w/DCC & Sound - Amtrak Pacific Surfliner #451 - Athearn #15352

Description

This is a brand new
Athearn
N Scale F59PHI Locomotive with Factory Installed
SoundTraxx Tsunami2 Sound DCC Decoder
in the
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner
Paint Scheme. The locomotive number is 451 (Item #15352). This locomotive is ready-to-run.
PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The EMD F59PHI is a high speed locomotive produced by Electro-Motive Division (EMD) from 1994 to 2001. It features an isolated cab, lightweight body, and a streamlined shape, features that were absent on the original commuter F59PH.
First built for the California Department of Transportation(CDoT), the F59PHI has seen service in all four corners of America, (Mostly seen in California) as well as in the Pacific Northwest/Montreal area in Canada.
In 1990, the State of California passed a bill that would result in massive funding for the state transportation systems. It also resulted in a separate, state funded system of regional Amtrak routes.
CDoT wanted a locomotive that was both reliable and attractive. They approached EMD, who responded with the lightweight, high-speed F59PHI locomotive.
Soon after, more orders arrived. Amtrak ordered 21 of these locomotives for their Pacific Surfliner service (separate from Amtrak California), and the North Carolina Department of Transportation also selected it as their primary motive power. West Coast Express (operated by TransLink) in Metro Vancouver, also selected it for starting up its service.
Montreal’s Agence de Metropolitaine de Transport bought 11 of these locomotives to go with their Bombardier Bi-Level coaches, which were just arriving.
The F59PHI was produced until 2001. It was taken off of EMD’s lineup because it wasn’t able to meet the EPA Tier 1 regulations.
Some of Amtrak California’s F59PHI’s have been rebuilt by EMD, these are ECO repowers.
Sound Transit’s 2015 budget outlines plans to overhaul seven F59’s and four of those will be overhauled to Tier 3 standards.
AMTK FEATURES:
Amtrak began a campaign for better rail-safety awareness in the late 2000s. Several locomotives in Northern California (CDTX 2007) and Southern California (AMTK 455) service received these stylistic, full body printed, vinyl wraps. These locomotives provided a splash of color with their eye catching graphics.
Features:
Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
LED Lighting for realistic appearance
Non-sound locomotives are DCC ready
Multiple road numbers
Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
Accurately painted and printed
Highly detailed, injection molded body
See through cab windows
McHenry operating knuckle couplers
Bi-directional constant lighting so headlight brightness remains consistent
All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
5-pole skew wound motor with weighted and balanced flywheels
Multi-link drive train for trouble free operation
Clear plastic jewel box for convenient storage
Operates on Code 55 and 80 rail
Minimum radius: 9 3/4”
Industry-Leading SOUND Features:
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
Precision slow speed control
Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights
Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes
CV chart included in the box
Specifications
DCC: Equipped
SOUND: Tsunami2
PROTOTYPE MANUFACTURER:
EMD
Axles: 4
LIGHTED: LED Lighting
Minimum Age Recommendation: 14 years
Is Assembly Required:
No
A great addition for any N scale enthusiast & m
akes a wonderful gift!
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