© trainspo.comEMD FL9
Built by EMD
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | EMD · 1956–196060 units | |
| Power output | 1,300 kW1,743 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Length | 17.98 m59 ft 0 in | |
| Weight | 130 t286,601 lb |
Operators of the EMD FL9
Railway companies that have operated the FL9, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Amtrak National Railroad Passenger Corporation | AMTK FL9 | United States |
| Connecticut Department of Transportation | CNDX FL9 | United States |
| Flynn Incorporated d/b/a Ohio Railway Supply | FLNX FL9 | United States |
| Maine Eastern Railroad | MERR FL9 | United States |
| MTA Metro-North Railroad | MNCW FL9 | United States |
| Penn Central Transportation Company | PC FL9 | United States |
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