Train Simulator: Miami Commuter Rail F40PHL-2 Loco

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The F40PHL-2 diesel locomotive is perfect for commuter services in sunny South Florida, and is now here for Train Simulator, complete with bi-level commuter coaches and driveable cab car. The F40PHL-2 is among the most unique and fascinating locomotives found in the U.

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Release date:
26 February 2015
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Description

The F40PHL-2 diesel locomotive is perfect for commuter services in sunny South Florida, and is now here for Train Simulator, complete with bi-level commuter coaches and driveable cab car.

The F40PHL-2 is among the most unique and fascinating locomotives found in the U. S. While similar in design and purpose to the famed Electro-Motive F40PH diesel, the F40PHL-2 model was custom-built in 1988 for South Florida’s Tri-Rail commuter agency by locomotive remanufacturer Morrison-Knudsen, a firm also known as a construction and engineering company, building such famed infrastructure projects as the Hoover Dam and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline.

The F40PHL-2 was built on the frames of retired Conrail GP40 locomotives, with 3,200 horsepower Electro-Motive 645-series power plants and EMD Dash 2 electronics. The units’ 645-series engine provides power both for traction and for a HEP generator to provide electricity to its commuter consist.. To give the unique diesels a stylish exterior, Morrison-Knudsen used ex-Burlington Northern F45 cabs and carbodies.

With five F40PHL-2 diesels as motive power, Tri-Rail began operating commuter services on the Miami – West Palm Beach route in January 1989. Initially serving with the F40PHL-2 were Bombardier-built bi-level commuter coaches and cab cars purchased from GO Transit in Canada.

The EMD F40PHL-2 for Train Simulator is available in ‘Miami Commuter Rail’ livery and features dynamic braking, ditch lights, and instrument lights. Bombardier bi-level commuter coaches with passenger view are also included, along with a driveable rear cabcar.

The locomotive is also Quick Drive compatible, giving you the freedom to drive the Miami on any Quick Drive enabled route for Train Simulator, such as those available through Steam. Also included are scenarios specifically for the Miami – West Palm Beach route (available separately and required to play these scenarios).

Scenarios


Three scenarios for the Miami – West Palm Beach route:
  • Capital of Latin America: Part 1
  • Capital of Latin America: Part 2
  • Shuffle to the Shuttle

More scenarios are available on Steam Workshop online and in-game. Train Simulator’s Steam Workshop scenarios are free and easy to download, adding many more hours of exciting gameplay. With scenarios being added daily, why don’t you check it out now!

Key Features

  • EMD F40PHL-2 in ‘Miami Commuter Rail’ livery
  • Features include dynamic braking, ditch lights, and instrument lights
  • Bombardier bi-level commuter coaches
  • Driveable cabcar
  • Quick Drive compatible
  • Scenarios for the Miami – West Palm Beach route
  • Download size: 302mb

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS *:
Windows® Vista / 7 / 8
Processor:
Processor: 2.8 GHz Core 2 Duo (3.2 GHz Core 2 Duo recommended), AMD Athlon MP (multiprocessor variant or comparable processors)
Memory:
2 GB RAM
Graphics:
512 MB with Pixel Shader 3.0 (AGP PCIe only)
DirectX®:
9.0c
Hard Drive:
6 GB HD space
Sound:
Direct X 9.0c compatible
Other Requirements:
Broadband Internet connection
Additional:
Quicktime Player is required for playing the videos

recommended*

Graphics:
Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required
Additional:
Quicktime Player is required for playing the videos

User reviews

Onypop
Not recommended | 14 Jun 2015

Sound is bugged. Notch 1 and 2 are idle sounds and idle is so quiet the loc makes almost no sound at all. Also when going from idle to notch 1, the train lunges too fast forward. Just like the F40PH. Not what you'd

Helpful: 6
NealTV8
Recommended | 09 Sept 2015

This is a very good loco but I wish Dovetail would have the license from RTA to put the Tri-Rail branding on this. The sounds are kind of similar to the Amtrak California Zephyr F40PH DLC, they are both the same kind.

Helpful: 11
CDRJ
Recommended | 31 May 2015

ah South Florida. The sign of rapid transit is TriRail. There units are no all over South Florida. All though two complaints 1. wrong colors. 2. No triRail logo. so it gets a 9.1 out of 10.

Helpful: 6
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Recommended | 27 Feb 2015

Good loco good price the only down side doesn't contain the tri rail livery which DTG can't because of license issues!!!!

Helpful: 20
jasperjshapiro
Recommended | 23 Dec 2015

This loco looks very nice and is fun to drive. The physics are good, and the lights and sounds are both very good, but it would be nice if DTG could get permission to use the TRI Rail Logo. Overall I would definitely

Helpful: 4
Captainbob
Recommended | 11 Apr 2015

Nice looking loco both in the Cab car leading control and normal version. Everything works, cab lights, dial lights, etc, and the sounds are excellent. Well worth the price and since the Amtrak F59 PH has brake

Helpful: 4