P42 Loco Amtrak PhVI 108 w/50th Logo

Prototype

The General Electric P42 locomotive is also known as the 'Genesis' locomotive. The P42 is a modern 4200 horsepower passenger locomotive used across the United States and Canada. Amtrak's P42 has replaced the EMD F40PH in revenue service and today they are used throughout the United States and often operated in a mixed consist of Phase IV and Phase V schemes.

Model Features

• Equipped with body mounted KATO magnetic knuckle couplers
• Directional Golden White LED headlights
• Illuminated preprinted numberboards
• Contains a powerful five pole motor
• All wheel electrical pickup
• Blackened wheels
• Locomotives are DCC friendly

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