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Diesel Power |
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The diesel shop displays an two FL9s, an FL9-AC and a CDOT Genesis engine. |
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Flavors of FL9s |
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A CDOT FL9 in NH colors is flanked by an FL9-AC and an FL9 in NYC colors. |
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Excellence in Training |
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Tony Fitzherbert prepares an exhibit on training. Learn how to become a conductor or engineer, or a track supervisor! |
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Genesis Power |
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A Genesis II dual-mode locomotive is open to the public. Kids have their picture taken sitting in the engineer's seat! They can't blow the whistle. There are people outside. |
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Tonka Engine |
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Metro-North's little shop switcher, the BLO-6, has only 600 horsepower and just two axles. It still has the power to pull heavy loads, thanks to a computer-based traction system. It is nicknamed the "Tonka Engine". |
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It's A Wreck! |
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Have you evern seen a box car flipped on its side, then put back on the track again? The North White Plains wreck gang demonstrates how this can be done quickly and safely. |
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Freight Hog |
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The GP35 is the primary road fright engine for Metro-North. It has 2,000 horsepower and can pull a lot of cars. |
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CDOT FL9 |
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There are only a handful of FL9s left. You see them on the Wassaic shuttle on the Harlem Line. After nearly 50 years of service, they deserve a good retirement. This unit is in great shape. |
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