© trainspo.comEMD F40PH-3C
Built by EMD, MPI
Overview of the EMD F40PH-3C
Discover the F40PH-3C, a classic diesel locomotive.
This powerful diesel locomotive, with its Bo'Bo' axle configuration, is a workhorse in United States rail transport.
Operating for renowned carriers such as the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) and New Jersey Transit, the F40PH-3C has reliably completed countless journeys.
Built by EMD, MPI, it reaches a top speed of 160 km/h and is powered by an EMD 16-645E engine, with a standard gauge of 1435 mm.
Its robustness and efficiency make it an iconic locomotive, perfect for train enthusiasts and lovers of railway history.
EMD F40PH-3C technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | EMD, MPI | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Prime mover | EMD 16-645E | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' |
Operators of the EMD F40PH-3C
Railway companies that have operated the F40PH-3C, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Altamont Corridor Express | ACE F40PH-3C | United States |
| Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority | MBTA F40PH-3C | United States |
| MTA Metro-North Railroad | MNCW F40PH-3C | United States |
| New Jersey Transit | NJT F40PH-3C | United States |
EMD F40PH-3C photos
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