MTH ELECTRIC TRAINS

By the late 1980's, Amtrak was searching for a replacement for its outdated and aging fleet of F40PH and GP-40s. Weary of getting more locomotives that were really designed for freight operation, Amtrak searched for a new, lightweight, high-tech alternative. General Electric provided Amtrak with an answer with its unveiling of the "Genesis." Featuring a monocoque frame, advanced electronics, and special environmental and safety features, the Genesis represents the state-of-the-art in U.S. passenger service. While GE officially designated these engines as model AMD-103 (for Amtrak Diesel-103 mph), they are popularly called the Genesis engine because they represent an entirely new stage in passenger locomotive technology. Forty-four of these 4,000 hp engines, numbered 800-843, were delivered between April and December 1993. The M.T.H. Premier Line Genesis is as state-of-the-art as the original. We are especially proud to present the Genesis not only with Amtrak's own markings but also in the colorful livery of New Haven and Canada. Our scale reproduction of the Genesis prototype brings you everything you have come to expect from M.T.H. diesels, including the standard features listed.