Unidentified object on Conrail GP9

[faraway]

I think that's the Emergency Fuel Shut-Off, Reinhard, but perhaps a diesel guy will have a better explanation.

Wayne

Thank you for pointing me into the right direction.
Here is some nice background http://cqpa.steelvalleywebdesign.com/gp9...ooting.htm
Figure 3-15 deals with the Emergency Fuel Cut-off Valve, it's function and handling.