River Point Station's
HO-Scale New Haven FL-9 Locomotives
New Haven EDER-5 & 5a (FL-9) Locomotives

    EMD's FL-9 almost was never built. Originally configured for western long haul
    railroads, as a complementary model to the FP-9, but boasting larger fuel and water
    tanks, that concept did not garner any customers. However, when the NH's Alpert
    administration finally decided to eliminate locomotive changes in New Haven, GM
    made a proposal, based on modifying the original FL-9 concept by adding third-rail
    hardware and related equipment to provide run-through capability. Designated
    EDER-5, they operated as diesel-electrics, except into GCT, where they operated as
    outside third-rail electrics; hence the unique, electric-diesel-electric classification.
    Still scorned by many purists, the new locomotives had numerous growing pains,
    and dispensed with the road's classic green and yellow livery in favor of the flashy
    McGinnis black-red-white. Nevertheless, the locomotives eventually served the New
    Haven and its successors for many decades, some even today. The models are
    finished in authentic colors and are fully assembled and ready to operate.
264-2000-10
EDER-5 #2000, as delivered, Blomberg front, small pan, 1956
264-2000-20
EDER-5 #2001, as delivered, Blomberg front, small pan, 1956
264-2000-30
EDER-5 #2011, Flexicoil front, 1958
264-2000-40
EDER-5 #2023, Flexicoil front, 1960
264-2000-50
EDER-5 #2035, Flexicoil front, 1962
264-2000-60
EDER-5 #2045, Flexicoil front, 1963
New Haven EDER-5 (DCC/Sound) MSRP: TBD; Del: TBD
New Haven EDER-5 (DC) MSRP: TBD; Del: TBD
264-2000-15
EDER-5 #2000, as delivered, Blomberg front, small pan, 1956
264-2000-25
EDER-5 #2001, as delivered, Blomberg front, small pan, 1956
264-2000-35
EDER-5 #2011, Flexicoil front, 1958
264-2000-45
EDER-5 #2023, Flexicoil front, 1960
264-2000-55
EDER-5 #2035, Flexicoil front, 1962
264-2000-65
EDER-5 #2045, Flexicoil front, 1963

    Other features:

  • All 5-axles are powered
  • Recommended for minimum 18" radius and #5 turnouts
  • Acrylic window inserts
  • Detailed cab interior
  • White LED headlights
Prototype photo: Bob's Photo Collection