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“F40PH” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

The F40PH is a diesel-electric locomotive that became an anti-furry counter-meme on 4chan.

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The “F40PH” meme, 2007

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “F40PH” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21215 of the collection, and the 210th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “F40PH” meme mean?

This meme expresses humorous opposition between furry aesthetics and raw railway mechanics. By displaying this massive locomotive, users mockingly reject erotic animal content, turning an industrial object into a satirical shield against niche internet subcultures.

Where does the “F40PH” meme come from?

The verified origin lies on the /b/ board of 4chan, where users posted images of the EMD F40PH locomotive in response to furry-related threads. This practice reportedly began as early as December 2006. By early 2008, 'Furry Friday' was officially replaced by 'F40PH Friday,' featuring massive daily postings of locomotive images. The exact date of the first publication remains unknown, and the year 2007 is not confirmed by available sources. No specific creator or video source is identified in the consulted texts.

  1. 20064chan users begin posting F40PH images in response to furry threads.
  2. 2008'Furry Friday' is officially replaced by 'F40PH Friday' on the forum.

How to use the “F40PH” meme

  • Post a diesel locomotive image to interrupt a furry discussion thread on online forums.
  • Use the term F40PH as a cultural reference within American railway enthusiast communities.
  • Cite the Chuck Norris comparison to highlight the meme's unstoppable and iconic nature.

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The “F40PH” card in MyMemeCards

F40PH card
NumberNo. 21215
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 71
Fame71/100 · #210 of 300
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 71: 300 cards
  • Rare300100%

How to get the “F40PH” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; F40PH comes out of the Memes World series 71 as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

What is the F40PH meme?

It is a diesel locomotive used as an anti-furry counter-meme on 4chan to disrupt furry content.

Why did F40PH replace Furry Friday?

Users flooded discussion threads with train images to parody and reject furry-related content.

Who created the F40PH meme?

No specific person or group is identified; it emerged collectively from the /b/ board of 4chan.

F40PH origin or meaning?

The meme ironically opposes raw railway mechanics to furry fantasies, celebrating the locomotive as a symbol of absolute power.

How do I get the F40PH meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “F40PH” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the F40PH card?

It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Furries / Furry - Know Your Meme · Engines of Amtrak - EMD F40PH · Why is the Amtrack F40PH so well renowned? · checked on October 12, 2026.

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