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Owner: New York Central
Model:Alco 4-6-4Built As:NYC 5409 (4-6-4)
Serial Number:68843Order No:S-1772
Frame Number:22.5X29 cylinders, 79" driversBuilt:9/1937
Notes:Schenectady, 9/1937, class J-3a, scrapped 2/1956
Other locos with this serial:  NYC 5409(4-6-4)
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NYC 4-6-4 #5409 - New York Central
Title:  NYC 4-6-4 #5409 - New York Central
Description:  Rugged looking 4-6-4 Hudson was built by Alco-Schenectady in September of 1937 as NYC 5409 (serial #68843, class J-3a). The loco served for nearly 31 years before being retired in February of 1956. The photo was taken a month later so it wasn't immediately sent to the scrapper's torch. May be the last photo of this proud loco ever taken. Specs - 79" drivers, impessive 265psi boiler pressure, 22.5x29" cylinders, engine weight of 360,000 lb, tractive effort of 41,860 lb, booser tractive effort of 12,100 lb.
Photo Date:  3/31/1956  Upload Date: 6/14/2022 9:55:59 AM
Location:  Proviso, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  NYC 5409(4-6-4)
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