Rapido Trains 14075 HO Scale EMD FL9 (DC/Silent): New Haven (EDER-5) - McGinnis Scheme: #2013
The FL9 was a critical locomotive for operations out of Grand Central Terminal in New York City. Originally operated on the former New Haven lines the fleet’s operating area spread under Penn Central and Conrail/MTA to include the former New York Central lines north along the Hudson River.
With no direct replacements on the horizon, in the 1980s the decision was made to rebuild and upgrade many of the original FL9s. Rebuilding typically included the addition of HEP (Head End Power) to replace the older steam heat boilers, as well as upgraded braking systems and electronics. These rebuilds were done in several batches for Metro North and Amtrak.
Notable among these rebuilt units were those which were sold to the Connecticut Department of Transportation and were rebuilt by Morrison-Knudsen in 1984-85. Owned by ConnDot, they were operated by Metro North. The units re-entered service wearing their original “New Haven” black, white and red livery. These feature a different HEP fan arrangement and nearly flat rear-end.
FEATURES:
- Correct dual-beam headlight
- Heavy diecast frame
- Standard DC/DCC ready
- Suggested minimum radius: 18"
- Rooftop pantograph for EDER-5 units in polybag
- Groovy Hancock Airchime with deflector on front and without on the rear
- Steam generator details (EDER-5 and EDER-5a)
- Underframe third rail gear with iconic “red bar” bolted to truck sideframes
- Classic McGinnis paint with the white stripe below the grilles
- Short, long or no cab grab irons (as appropriate per roadnumber and model)
NOTE: Road number may vary from picture shown