© trainspo.comGMD NPCU F40PH
Built by EMD, GMD
Overview of the GMD NPCU F40PH
Discover the NPCU F40PH, a versatile control car that has been a workhorse for Amtrak in the United States.
Built by EMD and GMD between 1976 and 1992, these locomotives boast a top speed of 166 km/h and operate on a 1435 mm gauge track.
With their distinctive Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, the F40PH models have reliably served national passenger rail operations, contributing significantly to train movement and operations.
GMD NPCU F40PH technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | F40PH | |
| Built by | EMD, GMD · 1976–1992 | |
| Top speed | 166 km/h103 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' |
Operators of the GMD NPCU F40PH
Railway companies that have operated the NPCU F40PH, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Amtrak National Railroad Passenger Corporation | AMTK NPCU | United States |
GMD NPCU F40PH photos
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