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| Author: | Stephen Hussar [ Sat Sep 13, 2003 10:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Brief from RMNE |
Great story of perseverance, the 19 year odyssey to procure the last F/FL9 for preservation. They've obviously had their eye on this piece for a long, long time as indicated by HP's excellent old photos. Patience really is a virtue! I'm wondering if others can share similar stories of (seemingly) hopelessly drawn-out acquisitions. For me, Harry Percival's desire to obtain WW&F Ry #9 comes to mind. SJHussar@aol.com |
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| Author: | Richard [ Sat Sep 13, 2003 10:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brief from RMNE |
It is wonderful to hear that this particular FL9 has been preserved. If there was ever a loco that I identify with the New Haven Railroad, it's this design. How many FL9's were built and how many are in the hands of preservationists, or in safe keeping today? glueck@maine.edu |
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| Author: | Mike LaBouliere [ Sat Sep 13, 2003 9:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Brief from RMNE |
. How many FL9's > were built and how many are in the hands of > preservationists, or in safe keeping today? Well for starters here at RMNE we have 2059 and two CDOT FL-9's. Danbury Railway Museum has one CDOT and a Metro North New York Central painted one. Ct Eastern has one CDOT FL-9. Morristown and Erie has 6 former Amtrak FL-9's. The Leatherstocking Chapter NRHS (Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley) has two. The Adirondack Scenic has 4 or 6 I can't recall how many. Plus there are 6 CDOT ones still operating on Metro North. There are still a bunch stored on the Metro North system. |
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