Walthers Mainline HO Scale EMD F40PH Amtrak Phase IV #401 with ESU Sound & DCC (910-19468)

Amtrak's classic F40PH in the Phase IV scheme – silver with wide blue and thin red stripes – as #401, with ESU sound and DCC.

The Prototype

EMD built the 3,000 hp F40PH especially for passenger service, and the first units entered Amtrak service in 1976. The F40PH quickly became the face of Amtrak, handling long-distance, corridor and commuter trains across the country for more than two decades. Many still work today on commuter and tourist lines.

The Phase IV livery, with its bold wide blue and thin red stripes, became Amtrak's standard look in the early 1980s. For many railfans it's the definitive F40PH era. Walthers based this model on the Phase 2b prototypes.

ESU Sound & DCC

• Factory-installed ESU sound decoder – runs on DCC or DC
• 14, 28 and 128 speed steps; 4 function outputs with brightness control
• 4 selectable air horns (Nathan K5LH default, K5HLL, K5H, K5LLA) and 2 bells (Graham White E-Bell, GE steel bell)
• Full 8-notch prime mover, compressor and dynamic brake sounds

Model Features

• Five-pole skew-wound motor, 14:1 gear ratio, helical-cut gears
• All-wheel drive and electrical pickup; heavy die-cast chassis
• Constant directional LED lighting
• Factory-installed vertical handrails; drill starter points for optional grab irons
• RP-25 metal wheels and Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers
• 21-pin (21MTC) decoder connector

Specs

• Scale: HO (1:87)
• Manufacturer: WalthersMainline
• Item #: 910-19468
• Road / number: Amtrak #401 (Phase IV)
• Model: EMD F40PH, ESU Sound and DCC

DC note: do not use power packs rated over 18V, including MRC 1300-series units.