Prototype Information: Amtrak's HHP-8's are the most powerful locomotives in the Amtrak fleet. Engine #655 was the first of its type to go into service when on September 6, 2000 it pulled a revenue train out of Boston. Amtrak purchased the HHP-8's to beef-up their motive power fleet.

These new locos are a joint venture between Amtrak, Alstrom and Bombardier. Unfortunately, they have experienced a number of problems involving the different electric voltages found on the Boston to Washington corridor. They were designed to automatically switch to accept the different voltages but this feature had malfunctioned in practice.

Amtrak has purchased 15 units at close to $2 million each which have been numbered in the 650 to 664 series. They are capable of operating at 125 mph in revenue service and are expected to be a key player in Amtrak's plans to offer reliable high speed rail service to the US market.

Bachmann's Model: New DCC On Board! These models are shipped with factory installed DCC. They will operate with Bachmann's E-Z Command™ Digital Control system or ANY NMRA-compliant DCC system. DCC controls speed steps, direction and light intensity. They are also 100 percent backwards-compatible with standard DC (non-digital) operating systems. There is also a switch which permits the selection of your choice of rail or pantograph power. The pantographs are fully operational if desired (both electrically and mechanically).

$94.95
LIST: $200.00

$94.95
LIST: $200.00