NYC 0-6-0 #6893 - New York Central  Contributor's Pick!       
The yard crew catch a ride on the pilot of this Alco built 0-6-0 owitcher. Note on the back states that this switcher is running o` the Michigan Central lines in Detroit. Originally it was numbered in the 8500's. According to the August, 1940 issue of "Railroad Magazine", the specs on this loco are `lass B-10, 58" drivers, 180 psi boiler pressure, 21x28" cylinders, engine weight of 163-000 lb, tractive effort of 32,570 lb.
Date: 5/1/1937 Location: Detroit, MI Views: 1143 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: NYC 6893(0-6-0)    Author:  Gary Everhart
NYC 0-6-0 #6893 - New York Central
Picture Categories: Roster,Yard,Steam,Action This picture is part of album:  NYC STEAM ALBUM
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