Engines of Metro North EMD F40PH-3C

This is perhaps the most famous locomotive in North America and one with a very long and storied history. I cover the F40PH-3C from the metro north perspective and everything that lead up to its creation and eventual rebuilding from old Amtrak F40PH locomotives into and F40PH-2CAT. Then when metro north purchased F40PH-2 CAT locomotives from New Jersey Transat and rebuilt them along with the Metro-North F40PH-2CAT locomotives into F40PH-3C locomotives. The Metro north F40PH-3C locomotives still carry on in service to this day pulling trains on the railroads west of Hudson lines.

[@nyrailfan202]

I recorded this video before NJT F40PH-2CAT locomotives 4119 and 4120 ran more revenue trains. I still do not know what the state of NJT’s remaining F40’s but it is more complex than I made it out to be.

[@SomeRamdomAhole]

Good series my man 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@nyrailfan202]

Thanks

[@beelineenthusiast]

I think they had some issues on October 2nd. That's what I've heard

[@mr.conductorfromsts4204]

That’s awesome. I wish I could film the 2 leftovers F40PH-2CAT’s of NJ Transit

[@nyrailfan202]

Everyone wants to see the twins

[@drguppy7861]

These trains are so metallic and shiny I do not imagine they taste very good. I do not think I could consume these trains.

[@nyrailfan202]

It will hurt coming out too

[@drguppy7861]

nyrailfan 202 O no

[@emdaem-771]

F40PH. Oh, what a famous engine.

[@nyrailfan202]

Yeah

[@thetriclopsguy122]

@@nyrailfan202 i agree

[@superbaddy4]

Of these units, 4910 catches my eye the most, due to it originally having been Amtrak 310. A former AMT Leaser being used on Trinity Railway Express right now is numbered 310 (alongside another numbered 330), but of course, here is where we find the real 310. That 310 down in Texas was actually 392, while the 330 was originally 365. Before becoming AMT Leasers, they spent time on Virginia Railway Express, who numbered them V31 and V33. After VRE tossed them, the Leasing Companies decided just to keep the numbers they then had, just stick a 3 back in front of them. 10:14 "Siemen Chargers"... So how many Siemens are there exactly?

[@nyrailfan202]

They don’t have any yet, there was just a plan to replace them.

[@MrNJT]

Very nice. I’m glad someone is doing the Engines of Metro North!

[@nyrailfan202]

Been doing it for 2 years now which is weird to say

[@MrNJT]

nyrailfan 202 How so?

[@nyrailfan202]

It feels like I started the series yesterday

[@MrNJT]

nyrailfan 202 Lol that’s a weird feeling to have. Usually for me it’s like whenever I release something like this it always brings me back to the first video, and then reminds me how much more there is to do. But hey! I enjoy doing it and I’m sure you enjoy doing your series as well!

[@nyrailfan202]

Indeed

[@tom-and-mom]

When those Siemens Chargers replace the current fleet of locomotives on the west of Hudson lines, I think the GP40s and F40s on Metro North will just be used on work trains, and in switching and rescue services as well. Will Metro North get their Siemens Chargers for the west of Hudson lines soon, nyrailfan 202?

[@ROTE]

I love that engine

[@nyrailfan202]

Who doesn’t

[@davidng2336]

Glad MTA retains their F40PH-3Cs, along with the GP40FH-2Ms. NJT 4119 and 4120 recently also came back; however it was very brief.

[@nyrailfan202]

Yeah but now they do stone trains

[@davidng2336]

@@nyrailfan202 Rumor has it that when the Geeps get rebuilt, they will fill in. This is because the PL42ACs are getting retired instead after multiple issues and the inability to overhaul (pretty stupid). However not all PL42s are being retired.

[@nyrailfan202]

I have heard this and it doesn’t make sense, we shall see what’s what

[@thomasnativo6491]

I was in Emerson NJ by the Train station and I saw Metro North 4913 on the Pascack Valley line yesterday and today it was very Rare to see That same Train running up to Spring Valley NY in return to Hoboken but I did NJ Transit stop by the station it was PL42AC the Alstom

[@thomasnativo6491]

Maybe Metro North wasn't stopping it could've been a different train with a K5LA horn from Metro North that train was going straight to Spring Valley NY

[@Chris-xc5lg]

Cool video!

[@naddyt6520]

Great video! Sorry to see the end of the series go. It very excited to see what's next! Perhaps The long island rail road? So much great equipment All the there through the all the years! It would be really great to see you your videos about that as your videos are always very informative and entertaining!

[@nyrailfan202]

I’ll be doing the shoreliners and remaking some of the older episodes

[@gandlar5489]

Love this locomotive.

[@nyrailfan202]

Who doesn’t

[@Maunico0809]

NJT 4119 and 4120 are now known as the F40 Twins.

[@nyrailfan202]

Yup

[@haydenthetrainman2328]

Great video!

[@nyrailfan202]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@generalfoxer2571]

A new vid to cheer me up on a bad day :D

[@nyrailfan202]

Glad I could help

[@thatguyy7581]

cool video. a few things... NJT got kept 3 F40PH-2CATS (4118,4119,4120), and the 4119 and 4120 have recently been paired together and have run a few revenue trains together.

[@nyrailfan202]

This was recorded before that happened. Also, 4118 while still on NJT property it’s engine broke

[@thatguyy7581]

I understand. 4118 is not broke, it’s a parts unit.

[@mr.conductorfromsts4204]

That’s awesome 😎

[@nyrailfan202]

Thanks

[@EpicThe112]

These F40ph can also operate Hoboken High Bridge trains in addition to west of Hudson Services the combined Port Jervis Main Line via Patterson or Combined Port Jervis Bergen County Line via Rutherford in addition to Passsack Valley line NJ Transit Hoboken Division

[@nyrailfan202]

Yes

[@Maunico0809]

I always thought that the C in the F40PH-3C meant Canadian Comfort Cab

[@nyrailfan202]

All F40’s have the same cab and none of them got the Canadian Cab. They all had standard EMD cowl cabs

[@empirestaterailfan4960]

VIA RAIL’s Rebuilt F40PH-2D’s (now known as CAD rebuild GPA-30H) Have Canadian comfort cabs.

[@nyrailfan202]

But that is not what the C stands for

[@tom-and-mom]

The Siemens Chargers that Metro North will get for their West of Hudson line will just replace the GP40s instead of the F40PH-3Cs. Deal?

[@nah_144]

I agree

[@curailproductions7636]

Nice

[@nyrailfan202]

Thanks

[@Lucius_Chiaraviglio]

F40PH prime mover running at 893 rpm? Must have given 59.533... Hz head end power frequency. Wonder why they didn't just go for 900 rpm -- engine red line?

[@nyrailfan202]

It’s a good question

[@Pensyfan19]

Great finale to the series! 4119 and 4120 recently re-entered service since NJT'S Geeps will be sent away for rebuilding soon. Also, did you have to ask permission for esch video used or can you just give them credit?

[@nyrailfan202]

Yeah I recorded this over a week ago so that wasn’t exactly announced, that’s the problem with making videos is that they will eventually go out of date. The shoreliners will probably be the finale but I will be remaking some of the older episodes. I did not have permission I just gave credit anyway.

[@Pensyfan19]

@@nyrailfan202 Ok. Thank you.

[@nyrailfan202]

I am

[@tom-and-mom]

nyrailfan 202, why did New Jersey Transit keep 2 F40PH-2CAT locomotives?

[@tom-and-mom]

nyrailfan 202, how long were the F40PH-2CATs rebuilt?

[@tom-and-mom]

nyrailfan 202, why did the F40PH-2CATs run in revenue service in 2018?

[@tom-and-mom]

nyrailfan 202, what year were the Metro North F40s rebuilt?

[@tom-and-mom]

nyrailfan 202, why did Metro North purchase four New Jersey Transit F40PH-2CATs?

[@glenpower1677]

Seems that the Amtrak train has a GP40TC included behind.

[@nyrailfan202]

Yeah it does but it is nice f40 footage

[@graphtonix6607]

Can you please talk about the LTEX Amtrak F40'S next???

[@nyrailfan202]

They were just sold to them for scrap

[@TruckerLett]

I’m pretty sure there are some still operational.

[@nyrailfan202]

Some NJT ones are

[@troytruesdale9247]

Does metro north still use f40ph-2cat?

[@bnsf4884]

The MN F40PH-3Cs have a Cat C15 hep, not a cummins.

[@hmitchell8618]

Shoreliners next?

[@nyrailfan202]

Yes

[@MetroNorth203Productions]

It’s the MPI F40PH-3C

[@nyrailfan202]

Yes you are right

[@trainsfacepaint4876]

Can you please make a video about comets and shoreliners Especially the ones from port jervis

[@nyrailfan202]

It will be next

[@trainsfacepaint4876]

I can’t wait

[@trainsfacepaint4876]

How much longer till it’s ready

[@nyrailfan202]

It’s out now

[@RailBet]

They should keep them still tho

[@Brandonvilches0721]

How long have you been doing this series now?

[@nyrailfan202]

Just over 2 years

[@krishnavenikunnathodi2942]

You didn't mention Amtrak f units E8

[@empirestaterailfan4960]

Shoreliner episode coming out soon?

[@nyrailfan202]

It is out next

[@Mnrr6131]

Oh @willf40 will like you did a bio on him. WHERES MINE THO

[@dukbcyes9651]

You got 406 before it became an NPCU

[@nyrailfan202]

Or all of the NPCUs before they become NPCUs

[@tom-and-mom]

@@nyrailfan202 What you didn’t say is that Amtrak converted 21 F40PHs into non-powered control units or NPCUs. The prime mover and traction motors were removed and a roll-up door has been installed on both sides for baggage to be put inside. Deal?

[@cup879]

Oh man they are talking about me lol

[@nyrailfan202]

A bit

[@Yourmoosehead]

Could you do engines of the MBTA?

[@nyrailfan202]

Someone already has

[@thetriclopsguy122]

@@nyrailfan202 i think its Worldwide Railfan

[@nyrailfan202]

I think he did some of it

[@krishnakripa3643]

Metra F40Ph

[@seantoris1763]

South Amboy not Perth Amboy for changing of locomotives

[@nyrailfan202]

It switched around between the two I think but later it was south Amboy

[@stuew6]

NJT Electric E60 or GG1 or new

[@nyrailfan202]

Either as all are unique