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'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?
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