N F59PHI Amtrak #453 DCC and Sound Ready to Run Locomotive (ATH15397)

F59PHI Amtrak #453 — DCC and Sound-equipped N-scale Ready-to-Run Locomotive. This detailed N-scale model reproduces Amtrak's F59PHI high-speed commuter locomotive in the #453 livery and is built to run on DCC-equipped layouts, with authentic sound available in the sound-enabled variant for added realism on your layout.

Key features include LED lighting, see-through cab windows, McHenry® operating knuckle couplers, bi-directional lighting, and a heavy die-cast frame for stable pulling power. It runs on Code 55 and 80 rails and arrives painted and decorated for realism, with multiple road numbers and a minimum radius of 9 3/4 inches. Sound-equipped models include an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound, operating on both DC and DCC with full DCC functions, engine/horn/bell sounds in DC, NMRA compatibility, and excellent slow-speed control, plus MU lashups and CV customization. The F59PHI was produced by EMD from 1994–2001 and has served Amtrak, Metra, North Carolina DOT Piedmont, and Metrolink, providing rich prototype context for a varied era of commuter railroading.