Atlas F40PHs Arrive

Thanks Mario, I knew one you regulars would have a more comprehensive list!  I really must finish my musical where one of my favourites, Neil Young, sees his mistake and plays his rewritten 1970 song: 'Only Lionel Can Break Your Heart'.

Still, Atlas have cut down their spend on their Master line, means I've been able to eat better....

Jason

@CentralFan1976 posted:

Not just for Amtrak…

Tri-Rail never had any "pure" F40PHs, all were Morrison Knudsen rebuilds; the following link explains TR's roster:

https://www.thedieselshop.us/FTR.HTML

No photos but I have an MTH 3-2 version of 804 in two-rail. One major disappointment; K-Line never got around to releasing their 21" Bombardier tri-levels in Tri-Rail colors. I may have to settle for the MTH 18" versions. Taken at the NJ Hi-Railers on a visit (these may be 15"):

@PRRMP54 posted:

Tri-Rail never had any "pure" F40PHs, all were Morrison Knudsen rebuilds; the following link explains TR's roster:

https://www.thedieselshop.us/FTR.HTML

No photos but I have an MTH 3-2 version of 804 in two-rail. One major disappointment; K-Line never got around to releasing their 21" Bombardier tri-levels in Tri-Rail colors. I may have to settle for the MTH 18" versions. Taken at the NJ Hi-Railers on a visit (these may be 15"):

I understand… This commuter affinity is new and started with a casual purchase of FTR #805 because it was a good deal and could use it for PS3 fodder if I needed the electronics. I don’t think I’ll ever find a cab car though…

Thanks!

- Mario

Dear Mario, et al,

Thank you for the programming tips.

AOK and ready to go.

I will have to send some photos or video of the 2 F40ph’s pulling the Atlas Amtrak CZ cars at the Cherry Valley club.

On another note, Joe Foerkolb 2 railed my set of K-Line F59 and Bombardier cars and put a ESU sound decoder in her.

I miss Joe!!

he converted 56 locos and at least 100 cars for me!!

Thank you again.

John

Swap complete. Also touched up all the white grab irons with silver. We’ll see how it goes… maybe black next.

thanks!

- Mario

Stay tuned!  There's going to be more... I've found an O scale Nathan P5A for Phase I first order #216!  Evidently the first MTH F40PH's had the P5A.

Hold the phone!

Change of plans; I'm not thrilled with the MTH P5A; so Cal-Scale here I come from P&D Hobby!

Thanks!

- Mario

Wipers are on…

…as are the Kadee’s.

Thanks!

- Mario

I HAD to touch up the white grab irons and ladder grabs…

Some short videos of the new Atlas F40ph pair with the matching Atlas CZ passenger cars on the Cherry Valley  2 Rail O Scale club layout

If you or your family is visiting in the Philly/South Jersey area for Spring/Summer vacation you are very welcome to visit the Cherry Valley club.

Enjoy,

John P Dunn Sr. President CVMRR

609-432-2871

jdunn8888@comcast.net

@jdunn posted:

Some short videos of the new Atlas F40ph pair with the matching Atlas CZ passenger cars on the Cherry Valley  2 Rail O Scale club layout

If you or your family is visiting in the Philly/South Jersey area for Spring/Summer vacation you are very welcome to visit the Cherry Valley club.

Enjoy,

John P Dunn Sr. President CVMRR

609-432-2871

jdunn8888@comcast.net

Gorgeous, John!

thank you for sharing!

- Mario

I know you’re getting sick of these photos; here’s one more before I dive into possible the P5A horn replacement on #216…

- Mario

I wasn’t pleased with the Cal Scale Nathan P5, but I did have this one which closely resembles the one that the prototype Amtrak #216 had…

(https://www.railpictures.net/photo/487792/)

What are your thoughts? Yay or nay?

I believe it’s close enough!

Thanks everyone for coming along on this ride!

- Mario

@jdunn posted:

Some short videos of the new Atlas F40ph pair with the matching Atlas CZ passenger cars on the Cherry Valley  2 Rail O Scale club layout

If you or your family is visiting in the Philly/South Jersey area for Spring/Summer vacation you are very welcome to visit the Cherry Valley club.

Enjoy,

John P Dunn Sr. President CVMRR

609-432-2871

jdunn8888@comcast.net

John,

I watched all the videos but was unable to see the new Amtrak locos. I was so enthralled by the BEAUTIFUL catenary I totally missed he trains.  I did go back and watch them again and concentrate on the trains, they are really nice looking too.

Malcolm

@CentralFan1976 posted:

I wasn’t pleased with the Cal Scale Nathan P5, but I did have this one which closely resembles the one that the prototype Amtrak #216 had…

(https://www.railpictures.net/photo/487792/)

What are your thoughts? Yay or nay?

I believe it’s close enough!

Thanks everyone for coming along on this ride!

- Mario

@Norton said to try it outside…

yeah. That’ll work.
thanks!

- Mario

Pardon my interruption…

thanks!

- Mario

@roll_the_dice posted:

Awesome...and here I thought I might be the only 2 rail guy in the Syracuse area!  I live and work in Manlius.

Andy, were you other person that ordered a 2-rail Genesis Pepsi can?  Phil said he’s got two coming in and I ordered one… I figured you for the other.

- Mario

@CentralFan1976 posted:

Andy, were you other person that ordered a 2-rail Genesis Pepsi can?  Phil said he’s got two coming in and I ordered one… I figured you for the other.

- Mario

Wasn't me.... My cars maintenance have kept me out of hobby shops lately...about to do my 3rd brake job of the summer...ugh!

hmmm interesting though.  I have been laying low lately...nothing new.

I'm definitely curious to see the 2 rail P42s. The big gap in the pilot is pretty bad so maybe that will help. I'm still waiting on my 3rd Rail units though.

@Will Ebbert posted:

I'm definitely curious to see the 2 rail P42s. The big gap in the pilot is pretty bad so maybe that will help. I'm still waiting on my 3rd Rail units though.

Hi Will!

You can see some pictures here: Atlas Genesis Post.

thanks!

- Mario