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The Maine Eastern FL9s came to them by way of Amtrak and retained Amtrak's numbers.  I believe the second one was 485.  There are several modifications made to the original as-built Phase II FL9s.  The headlight is a Pyle headlight with two vertical lamps.  Ditch lights were added to the anti-climber.  The horn was replaced with a KL5a five chime horn and the most significant difference is the addition of an HEP generator set in lieu of the boiler.  Finally a reverse red warning light was added above the center of the windshield.

Unfortunately these got sidelined when Maine Eastern acquired a pair of former Amtrak F40s and painted them in this same scheme.  As I understand though Maine Eastern is not currently operating passenger trains.  Please someone correct me if I'm wrong. 

I just put this prototype info out for those who are interested.  This could be an attractive scheme on an F3 for people not concerned about the locomotive type. 

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