Progress Rail Services F40PH

Built by EMD, GMD

Top speed

166 km/h

103 mph

Power output

2,400 kW

3,218 hp

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1976–1992

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Progress Rail Services F40PH

Discover the iconic EMD F40PH diesel locomotive, a powerhouse of rail transportation with a rich history and enduring legacy.

Built by EMD and GMD between 1976 and 1992, this robust locomotive features a powerful EMD 16-645E3 prime mover, generating an impressive 2400 kW. Its "Dash 2" family design and Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement ensure reliable performance on 1435 mm gauge tracks.

Refurbished by Progress Rail Services, the F40PH has served extensively in the United States, notably with Metra as the METX F40PH-3 class. Reaching a top speed of 166 km/h, it remains a symbol of efficiency and strength in locomotive engineering.

Progress Rail Services F40PH technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	F40PH
Family	Dash 2
Built by	EMD, GMD · 1976–1992
Refurbished	Progress Rail Services
Top speed	166 km/h103 mph	103 mph
Power output	2,400 kW3,218 hp	3,218 hp
Prime mover	EMD 16-645E3
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'