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Hybrid locomotive

EMD FL9

Built by EMD

Power output
1,300 kW
1,743 hp
Weight
130 t
286,601 lb
Length
17.98 m
59 ft 0 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1956–1960
60 units

Overview of the EMD FL9

Discover the versatile EMD FL9, a notable hybrid locomotive that served various prestigious operators across the United States.

Built between 1956 and 1960, this robust locomotive boasts a 1435 mm gauge and a substantial weight of 130 tons.

The FL9 is characterized by its 660 V DC electric systems and a powerful output of 1300 kW, making it a reliable workhorse.

Its impressive length of 17.98 meters and its service with prominent companies like Amtrak, MTA Metro-North Railroad, and Penn Central Transportation Company highlight its significant role in American rail history.

EMD FL9 technical specifications

Value
Built byEMD · 1956–196060 units
Power output1,300 kW1,743 hp
Electric systems
  • 660 V DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Length17.98 m59 ft 0 in
Weight130 t286,601 lb

Operators of the EMD FL9

Railway companies that have operated the FL9, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Amtrak National Railroad Passenger CorporationAMTK FL9United States
Connecticut Department of TransportationCNDX FL9United States
Flynn Incorporated d/b/a Ohio Railway SupplyFLNX FL9United States
Maine Eastern RailroadMERR FL9United States
MTA Metro-North RailroadMNCW FL9United States
Penn Central Transportation CompanyPC FL9United States

EMD FL9 photos

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