Talk:EMD FL9
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[edit] No details about FL9AC rebuilds?
I don't have any authoritative sources to go by, otherwise I'd add a section myself. I myself have only bare details, e.g. the rebuild thereof was by ABB Traction, the locomotive horsepower was increased per unit to 3000, DC traction motors were replaced by AC traction motors, they could run in electric mode at GCT as opposed to having the prime mover running and belching diesel exhaust at the platforms there, one unit could haul a train versus two, and that's about it. Irishchieftain 06:21, 7 June 2007 (UTC)
[edit] current status
My understanding was that the Metro North replaced them all with the dual-mode GE Genesis units, but I wouldn't trust that without corroborating evidence. Ckape 04:24, 6 Jan 2005 (UTC)
- Most recent info I could find was that they were being replaced by the Genesis on most services, but a few were being retained for short local runs and as backup. This was circa 2002, so there has been a little while since then ... —Morven 08:18, Jan 6, 2005 (UTC)
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- Well, I've done a little more research and it sounds a bit like they're being phased out, but the process isn't complete yet. It also looks like the best bet to take pictures is to find the Croton-Harmon shops. I understand they have annual open-houses there, but it looks like they're always in mid-October. -- ckape (talk) 23:23, 10 Jan 2005 (UTC)
- 10-12-2005 - A farewell tour was announced on the MTA site at http://as0.mta.info/mnr/excursion_tickets/give_more_info.cfm?dest_station=298&multi_id=47
- The FL9s are no longer used in passenger service. The word from Metro-North is that they'll be around for use on work trains until they break down, at which point they won't be fixed. Pgengler 15:34, 31 October 2005 (UTC)
- They are still in service. Revenue service has decreased due to leased P40s but some runs, especially the Waterbury branch, still use them. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.23.5.126 (talk) 22:22, 3 June 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Copy edit tag
I've added headings and I think the article is OK. May I remove the tag? If not, please say what further work is needed. Biscuittin (talk) 22:49, 11 December 2007 (UTC)
