EMD FL9

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The EMD FL9 is a model of electro-diesel locomotive, capable of operating either as a traditional diesel-electric locomotive or as an electric locomotive powered from a third rail ("dual power"). Sixty units were built between October 1956 and November 1960 by General Motors Electro-Motive Division for the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad (the "New Haven"). The locomotives were designed to allow diesel-powered trains to enter Grand Central Terminal, where non-electric locomotives are forbidden. The FL9s were additionally intended to allow for the retirement of electric locomotives by the New Haven and the dismantling of electrification to save money. Only the electrification on the Danbury Branch was actually dismantled, negating a key reason the locomotives were purchased. However, the FL9s did make it possible for trains serving non-electrified lines to continue to Grand Central without stopping at New Haven, Connecticut, to switch locomotives. The FL9s continued in passenger...

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