Connecticut sells its last fl9 locomotives trains magazine. In the background you can see a commuter station located on both sides of the mainline. Adirondack scenic has recently applied their attractive paint scheme to this former mncw, neenh fl 9, on display at the platforms of utica union station. Rapido trains 14562 ho new haven emd fl9 eder5a diesel. This dieselelectric locomotive had thirdrail pickup shoes to operate in the new york city. You can also see over the top of the train some blade semaphore block signals. Roadnumber and eraspecific details applied at the factory. A demonstration of rapidos n scale new haven fl9 locomotive featuring a custom rapido esu loksound sound decoder. Fl9 kitbash model railroader magazine model railroading.
Exnew york, new haven and hartford railroad emd fl9 diesel electric locomotive no. This ho scale fl9 from rapido trains captures prototypespecific detail as well as the unique sounds of this dualmode locomotive thanks to an esu loksound digital command control dcc decoder. All other fl9 locomotives were built with flexicoils. Operated for conndot by metro north, these locomotives reentered service wearing their original new haven mcginnis scheme. Illustrated treasury of gm locomotives, by james w. It was a dualpower electrodiesel locomotive, capable of dieselelectric operation and of operation as an electric locomotive powered from a third rail. New haven 2059 metronorth 2033 railroad museum of new. All of the fl9acs have been retired and cut up for scrap.
Media in category emd fl9 locomotives the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. The emd fl9 new haven class eder5 is a dualpower electrodiesel locomotive, capable of dieselelectric operation and as an electric locomotive powered from a third rail. Pc penn central locomotive roster railroad picture. Nh 2059 is one of the leastmodified former mncr fl9s, retaining the 24rl brake system, vapor ok4625 steam generator, 16cylinder 567d diesel engine, and lacking headend power connectors and ditch lights. September 1983 railfan the story of the fl9s december 1977 railfan exploring metronorth june 1994. Amtrak photo archive an unofficial amtrak site the fl 9 locomotives. A crack trainlink train is a train when the same crew and engine if possible. Protect your antennafl cableodu from tampering by unauthorized person. Bachmann n gauge emd f9 pennsylvania diesel locomotive ngaube locomotiv. Nh 2059 is one of the leastmodified former mncr fl9s, retaining the 24rl brake system, vapor ok4625 steam generator, 16cylinder 567d diesel engine, and. Continuing the theme of rebuilt passenger locomotives, rapido trains inc. This is a rapido trains 14560 ho new haven emd fl9 ed. Penn central photographic roster, locomotive model.
The dualpower fl9 was built exclusively for the new haven in the late 1950s to operate both electrically and with a standard diesel prime mover. Rapho fl9 locomotives we reserve the right to correct errors and change prices based on changes in msrp or manufacturer pricing policies without prior notice. Passage of time the years had taken a toll on the fl9s, and variations abounded. It could operate as a conventional dieselelectric in the open, orto minimize pollutionas an electric from the thirdrail in the congested confines in and around new york city. Since 1995, metronorth added thirteen more genesis units. Emd fl9 dualpowered locomotive classic streamliners. Nevertheles, eventually 60locomotivesall for the new havenwere built in 2production lots of 30units each. Operational status of the metro northcdot fl9 and f10s updated 108. Anna, the problems nh had with the fl9 as i understand it were brought on by themselves.
Rapido trains 14560 ho new haven emd fl9 eder5 diesel. Amtrak photo archive an unofficial amtrak site the fl9 locomotives. Correct fuel and water tanks, cooling coils, and other details. We also received a version detailed and decorated for a metro north prototype. When you get the page loaded, click on the image or engine number to view a larger image. In 1995, metronorth took delivery of five genesis ii locomotives, built by general electric in erie, pa. Features includes correct details for both delivery groups. The emd fl9 new haven class eder5 is a dualpower electrodiesel locomotive, capable of dieselelectric operation and as an electric locomotive powered. The first lot nhs eder5 was built in 1957, while the second group nhs eder5a was built in 1960. The locomotives were repainted in metronorth colors, and a large number of them, now in some cases over 25 years old, were rebuilt and modernized. Hartley, josh weis, joe klapkowski, daniel chazin, jaap van dorp, and the hudson rail road list members who have contributed. Adirondack scenic has recently applied their attractive paint scheme to this former mncw, nee. Bachmann n scale pennsylvania emd f9 diesel locomotive nib. All photos and audio recordings on this site are the property of ken fitzgerald and are ed as such.
New haven 2059, metronorth 2033, was finally home, after almost nineteen years of persistence by the museum. Metro north later also repainted two units 2012 and 20 in a fictitious but eyecatching new york central lightning stripe scheme for service on the hudson line. These were quickly replaced by a 9 wheelbase version of emds flexicoil btruck. Lot of 2 ho diesel locomotives amtrak f7 and emd fl9. Announced july 2014 best price deadline is september 28th 2014 eta is fall 2015.
Como usar fl studio correctamente crivasoficial youtube. Aug 09, 2004 model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. If you would like advice on buying your own please use the contact tab. Decesare has a big photo page devoted to metronorth, amtrak, and lirr fl9s fl9 drawing 1998 by stan lytle. Kerr diesel locomotives, the first 50 years by louis a. Emd fl9 nyc 20 by mike powell originally posted to flickr as nyc emd fl9. Sixty units were built between october 1956 and november 1960 by general motors electromotive division for the new york, new haven and hartford railroad the new haven. Ken fitzgeralds railroad photography, railroad radio frequencies and locomotive horns. He shall ensure that all coaching trains scheduled to stop at the station, start. This dieselelectric locomotive had thirdrail pickup shoes. He shall come on duty after taking complete rest and shall not perform his duty. Marre the second diesel spotters guide, by jerry a. This dieselelectric locomotive had thirdrail pickup shoes to operate in the new york city electrified zone. The fl9 is truly a legend when it comes to locomotives as it ran for over 50 years without fault and left its mark on several railroads.
March 1996 trains the unsinkable fl9 march 1993 trains the fl9 27 years later. Because all of the locomotives wore the bold new image livery. The electromotive division fl9 could operate as a dieselelectric or straight electric locomotive. If you would like to purchase or use a photo or audio recording simply ask through the contact tab. High detail n scale 1160 emd fl 9 late type locomotive new haven class eder5. Full underframe detail including piping and conduit. Yes, rapidos ho scale fl9 is an f unit, but its unlike any other that was built. Apparently, the venerable hancock air whistles warning never did broadcast that well, so they gradually yielded to conventional air horns. F9 emdgm mncr operating manual diesel locomotives fl9.
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