Rapido - N Scale - F40PH-2D - VIA Rail (VIA) #6409 - VIA Original Scheme (1986-2000) - Yellow/ Gray/ Blue Stripe (DC / DCC / Sound) (SKU 224-580501)
Available On: August 1, 2021
VIA's F40PH-2D has been the face of passenger train travel in Canada since the 1980s and while there have been a number of inaccurate F40 models painted in VIA colours, there has never been an accurate model of this 3000-horsepower Canadian workhorse.
Rapido will fill the gap with this N scale model.
The F40PH-2D was built in London, Ontario between 1986 and 1989. It features a desktop control stand (hence the "D" in the designation); a unique fuel tank and underframe arrangement; a unique carbody design with custom panel and door locations; and numerous other Canadian-only details.
In 2008, VIA began a comprehensive rebuild program of its F40PH-2D fleet, concluding the program on schedule in November 2012. This will ensure that these locomotives will remain in service for years to come.
These locomotives started hauling steam-heated VIA trains with a Steam Generator Unit or F-unit providing the steam. They also hauled LRC coaches from day one. Once the steam equipment was retired they hauled most VIA trains. The Canadian and Ocean would be hauled by two, three or four F40s operated elephant style.
Order Due Date: October 7th, 2019
Anticipated Delivery Date: August 2020