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Posted by fubu05 (Member # 465) on :

The -3C means it is the third generation of F40PH and C refers to the wheel axle configuration. The Coaster has F40PHM-2C which are 2nd Class F40PH and MK Rebuits with "C" Axle Configuration.

Hope this Clarifies the situation

Mark Landau

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Mark Landau

Posted by BCAmtrak1 (Member # 148) on :

What about the Amtrak F40PH's- Can they be rebuilt into similar units (ie -3)0