Missing only the nose and side heralds, 5043 is the first FL9 to appear in the MTA silver and blue colors. Seven of these diesel-electric/electrics are scheduled to be rebuilt at the General Electric Apparatus Shops in Hornell, NY, location of this September 3, 1979 scene.
Collection of Matthew D. Cosgro
Image > Postcard > Printed > Chrome
Object ID 9304001231, Recorded 2021-08-13
Publisher: Audio-Visual Designs
Photographer: John J. Scala
Date: September 3, 1979
Postmark: Not postally used.
Location, was published at: Earlton, New York
Location, depicts: Hornell, New York
Subject, Agency: Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company