FL9 F-10 Metro-North / CtDOT / Amtrak Discussion
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Re: FL9 F-10 Metro-North / CtDOT / Amtrak Discussion
For those interested, NH 2019 should be running most weekends this month on the Naugatuck Railroad.
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The six FL9s at New Haven have all been auctioned off, and not one is going to the scrapper (yet).... This is going around the groups on FB:
From the Cape Cod Model RR Club & Museum
Final Score for the CDOT FL9 Auctions
Boston Surface RR Co. pick up 2027 ($51,100) & 2011 ($85,200)
2026 ($56,100) went to the Cape
Texas Grapevine Hist. Ry. landed 2014 ($72,100) & 2016 ($75,101)
Webb Rail secured the final auction which was extended for almost an hour due to ongoing bids. 2024 finally went under the gavel for an eye catching $93,100!
As partners in preservation, the BSRM and Webb Rail LLC is proud to announce the acquisition of New Haven 2058, a FL-9 locomotive built in 1960. Not only was this type of locomotive the mainstay of passenger service on the Berkshire Line, the 2058 is the penultimate F-unit built for domestic use by General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) of La Grange, Illinois. The streamlined styling of these units represented the epitome of passenger rail travel and locomotive design in the post-war era.
While more information will be shared about this historic acquisition over the coming weeks, the BSRM would like to profoundly thank our partner, Webb Rail LLC, for making once what was once a dream a reality.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Surface_Railroad
Apparently you may be able to ride behind a FL9 running a commuter train yet.
Apparently you may be able to ride behind a FL9 running a commuter train yet.
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BSRR has yet to get any yard trackage,DOES NOT Have any operating trackage rights,and NO passenger cars as of now.....
The Land of Enchantment is not Flyover country!
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You'll just ride in the roof, engine room, cab or on the sides!
On a more serious note, hence the "apparently" and "may".
On a more serious note, hence the "apparently" and "may".
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There is already a thread for Boston Surface Railroad under New England Railfan viewtopic.php?f=126&t=160242.
To give a quick summary, BSRR says they can run Commuter Rail privately from Providence to Worcester, and also keep going from Worcester to Lowell, reverse direction, then run to Nashua NH & Bedford NH (Manchester Airport). Over two host railroads & three states.
They own two locomotives, have leased Woonsocket RI Depot. Have agreement or memorandum of understanding with Woonsocket, Nashua, Worcester, Lowell, Amtrak, and G&W. Unclear if they have a deal with PAR. I think I read they have an option on coaches, but I can't remember.
Us rail fan posters cannot figure out how they will pay for insurance, rental at Providence Station, and how they will handle train meets at Lowell Station.
If they are successful, there will be Commuter Rail on these routes 10-20 years or more faster than if we waited for the government to provide money-losing service.
To give a quick summary, BSRR says they can run Commuter Rail privately from Providence to Worcester, and also keep going from Worcester to Lowell, reverse direction, then run to Nashua NH & Bedford NH (Manchester Airport). Over two host railroads & three states.
They own two locomotives, have leased Woonsocket RI Depot. Have agreement or memorandum of understanding with Woonsocket, Nashua, Worcester, Lowell, Amtrak, and G&W. Unclear if they have a deal with PAR. I think I read they have an option on coaches, but I can't remember.
Us rail fan posters cannot figure out how they will pay for insurance, rental at Providence Station, and how they will handle train meets at Lowell Station.
If they are successful, there will be Commuter Rail on these routes 10-20 years or more faster than if we waited for the government to provide money-losing service.
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2 FL9 units in the CSX Framingham north yard tonight units 2011 and 2026. Parked nose to nose.
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I heard 2012 was saved from the scrapper's, but no other info. What was the final out come ??
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2011 and 2026 have been moved to Middleboro pending final delivery to Cape Cod:
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2012 is sold to Larry's truck and Electric , what they will do with it ??? fix maybe, parting out, most likely.
If Conductors are in charge, why are they promoted to be Engineer???
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How many FL9s remain on MN property?
Rails are better than roads!
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non,only one F10 left #413 supposedly heading for Danbury Railway Museum.
there are still 3 CDOT FL-9m's in New Haven but those are sold waiting for shipment.
there are still 3 CDOT FL-9m's in New Haven but those are sold waiting for shipment.
If Conductors are in charge, why are they promoted to be Engineer???
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At least one of the FL9s is sitting out in the yard
next to the shop in Hyannis..Could only see the rear
so couldn't make out the #
next to the shop in Hyannis..Could only see the rear
so couldn't make out the #
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MN FL9 #2012 sitting in Croton North yard facing north. It will be heading out??
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heading for LTEX (Larry's Truck Electric ) in Ohio.
If Conductors are in charge, why are they promoted to be Engineer???
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