Screamers

[AutoTrDvr]

No, not the uncontrollable kids on the AT! In this case, the "locomotive."

I'm referring, of course, to the F40, one of Amtrak's old workhorses (as well as MBTA, NJ Transit, Chicago's METRA, etc.). Originally called "screamers"

due to the high pitched and constant HEP.

But it seems now, most have been converted to something else (NJ Transit converted to CAT HEP for its F40PH2s). Not the same anymore.

I miss the old "screamers."

Does anyone know if there remains any originals (unconverted) in service today?

 

[Cho Cho Charlie]

No, not the uncontrollable kids on the AT!

I thought you meant the newlywed bride in the next roommette. :giggle:

 

[Donctor]

No, not the uncontrollable kids on the AT!

I thought you meant the newlywed bride in the next roommette. :giggle:

Because she's so unhappy that she married someone whose idea of a honeymoon involves an Amtrak roomette? :lol:

 

[Mackensen]

No, not the uncontrollable kids on the AT! In this case, the "locomotive."

I'm referring, of course, to the F40, one of Amtrak's old workhorses (as well as MBTA, NJ Transit, Chicago's METRA, etc.). Originally called "screamers"

due to the high pitched and constant HEP.

But it seems now, most have been converted to something else (NJ Transit converted to CAT HEP for its F40PH2s). Not the same anymore.

I miss the old "screamers."

Does anyone know if there remains any originals (unconverted) in service today?

I think the three the Grand Canyon Railway has are pretty close to the build standard, but I've never actually seen one. Those were PHRs.

 

[Dan O]

No, not the uncontrollable kids on the AT!

I thought you meant the newlywed bride in the next roommette. :giggle:

Because she's so unhappy that she married someone whose idea of a honeymoon involves an Amtrak roomette? :lol:

She thought she'd be training him once they got married. Didn't expect Amtrak type of training though.

 

[TCRT]

No, not the uncontrollable kids on the AT! In this case, the "locomotive."

I'm referring, of course, to the F40, one of Amtrak's old workhorses (as well as MBTA, NJ Transit, Chicago's METRA, etc.). Originally called "screamers"

due to the high pitched and constant HEP.

But it seems now, most have been converted to something else (NJ Transit converted to CAT HEP for its F40PH2s). Not the same anymore.

I miss the old "screamers."

Does anyone know if there remains any originals (unconverted) in service today?

The MBTA still has 17 of its original, unmodified F40PH units in active service, complete with screaming HEP. I believe they are usually used on the North Station commuter rail lines.

You can see the full roster here.

 

[Hotblack Desiato]

The Metra units in Chicago are still pretty loud when on HEP.

 

[AutoTrDvr]

No, not the uncontrollable kids on the AT! In this case, the "locomotive."

I'm referring, of course, to the F40, one of Amtrak's old workhorses (as well as MBTA, NJ Transit, Chicago's METRA, etc.). Originally called "screamers"

due to the high pitched and constant HEP.

But it seems now, most have been converted to something else (NJ Transit converted to CAT HEP for its F40PH2s). Not the same anymore.

I miss the old "screamers."

Does anyone know if there remains any originals (unconverted) in service today?

The MBTA still has 17 of its original, unmodified F40PH units in active service, complete with screaming HEP. I believe they are usually used on the North Station commuter rail lines.

You can see the full roster here.

Thanks. I remember being on the "Lowell" line, once.

 

[RampWidget]

No, not the uncontrollable kids on the AT! In this case, the "locomotive."

I'm referring, of course, to the F40, one of Amtrak's old workhorses (as well as MBTA, NJ Transit, Chicago's METRA, etc.). Originally called "screamers"

due to the high pitched and constant HEP.

But it seems now, most have been converted to something else (NJ Transit converted to CAT HEP for its F40PH2s). Not the same anymore.

I miss the old "screamers."

Does anyone know if there remains any originals (unconverted) in service today?

The MBTA still has 17 of its original, unmodified F40PH units in active service, complete with screaming HEP. I believe they are usually used on the North Station commuter rail lines.

You can see the full roster here.

Tri-Rail still had one or two unconverted units last time I visited in 2008. They may have all been converted by now. I seem to remember that the unconverted unit(s) had the ability to provide standby HEP at a reduced throttle position for trains laying over between trips.

 

[TCRT]

No, not the uncontrollable kids on the AT! In this case, the "locomotive."

I'm referring, of course, to the F40, one of Amtrak's old workhorses (as well as MBTA, NJ Transit, Chicago's METRA, etc.). Originally called "screamers"

due to the high pitched and constant HEP.

But it seems now, most have been converted to something else (NJ Transit converted to CAT HEP for its F40PH2s). Not the same anymore.

I miss the old "screamers."

Does anyone know if there remains any originals (unconverted) in service today?

The MBTA still has 17 of its original, unmodified F40PH units in active service, complete with screaming HEP. I believe they are usually used on the North Station commuter rail lines.

You can see the full roster here.

Thanks. I remember being on the "Lowell" line, once.

You're welcome. The Lowell line is one of the North Statin lines that sees these locomotives.

If you want to see them in service, act fast, as their replacements have been ordered and will arrive next year.