by deandremouse
As per Rapido News Volume 58:
Finally
EMD FL9 in HO and N scaleshttp://www.rapidotrains.com/rapidonews58.html
Well this is a surprise!
Rapido Trains Inc. and MLW are delighted to announce the legendary EMD FL9 in HO and N scales!
The EMD FL9 plays an important role in North American railroad history. Built between 1956 and 1960, these dual-power locomotives were designed to operate on both diesel-electric and on pure electric power so that they could haul the New Haven Railroad's passenger trains in and out of New York City's Grand Central Terminal without the need for an engine change. Many of the fleet continued in regular revenue service for nearly fifty years on both long haul and commuter trains. While the last revenue commuter run occurred in 2009, two units remain in regular revenue service today on the Maine Eastern between Brunswick and Rockland Maine. Several others have been preserved or are in use on tourist railroads in both the US and Canada.
Finally
-DeAndre W.
Volunteer Conductor
(MTA) Railroads
Electrical Engineering Tech
Volunteer Conductor
(MTA) Railroads
Electrical Engineering Tech