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Owner: New York Central
Model:Alco 4-6-4Built As:NYC 5451 (4-6-4)
Serial Number:68885Order No:S-1772
Frame Number:22.5X29 cylinders, 79" driversBuilt:4/1938
Notes:J-3a Hudson, 4/1938, retired 2/1956
Other locos with this serial:  NYC 5451(4-6-4)
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NYC 4-6-4 #5451 - New York Central
Title:  NYC 4-6-4 #5451 - New York Central
Description:  Built by ALCo-Schenectady in April of 1938 originally as a NYC streamlined 4-6-4 Hudson #5451 (serial #68885), the streamline shrouding was removed in 1947. Nice to look at but according to most crews, a pain to service when the shroud was on. The loco lasted until retirement in February of 1956. Seen here a month later it has yet to be scrapped. Probably one of the last photos ever taken of it. Specs - originally streamlined, 79" drivers, impressive 265 psi boiler pressure, 22.5x29" cylinders, engine weight of 365,500 lb, tractive effort of 41,860 lb, booster unit tractive force of 12,100 lb. Unknown photographer.
Photo Date:  3/31/1956  Upload Date: 6/14/2022 9:56:24 AM
Location:  Proviso, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  NYC 5451(4-6-4)
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