Originally built by both Baldwin and Alco for the Russia in 1917-18, a large number were suddenly available with the collapse of the Russion Government. The Erie purchased this decapod and eventually sold it to the New York, Susquehanna & Western in December of 1944. Specifics - J-2 class, 52" drivers, 180 psi boiler pressure, 25x28" (2) cylinders, engine weight of 197,900 lb, tractive effort of 32,467 lb. Eventually the unit was scrapped and no NYSW decapod survived. |