Donated by private owner in April 2021

Quick Facts:

Model: M9G speeder
Built: 1947
Builder: Fairmont Railway Motors
Past Owners: New York Central, Penn Central, Conrail
Current Owner: The Conrail Historical Society, Inc.
Current Location: temporary storage and mechanical work in Wantage, NJ

This M9G speeder was constructed for the New York Central in 1947 by Fairmont Railway Motors, the largest builder of speeders in North America. It is powered by a ROC 1-cylinder, 2-stroke Fairmont engine.

The New York Central merged with the Pennsylvania Railroad on February 1, 1968 to form Penn Central, and this speeder was transferred to this new company. Following its bankruptcy, the Penn Central was merged into Conrail on April 1, 1976, and this M9G was placed in service for its new owner in the Ohio area. Eventually, the car was placed on display at the entrance to the Conrail hump yard in Sharonville, Ohio. In 1984, it was purchased by a private owner, who refurbished the car to full operation for use on trips and excursions throughout the northeast. It was restored to the unique Conrail paint scheme it wore when displayed in Sharonville.

This M9G features OEM brown Naugahyde seats, a fabricated mechanical turntable (allowing it to be turned while on the tracks), and a 12-volt charging system and alternator. The owner graciously donated the fully-operational car to The Conrail Historical Society in April of 2021.