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NYC 4-8-4 #5500 - New York Central |
| Description: |
Alco-Schenectady built this "Niagara" (Northern) type steam locomotive in June of 1946 as NYC 4-8-4 #5500 (serial #74365). The loco served for only 5 years before being retired in May of 1951. Parts from it were used to maintain other 4-8-4's in service. It's remains were finally sold for scrap to Luria Brothers in 1956. Original specs - class S-2a, 79" drivers, impressive 275 psi boiler pressure, 25.5x32" cylinders, engine wt of 485,000 lb and tractive force of 61,570 lb. This is an ALCo-Schenectady builder's photo. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1945 Upload Date: 9/14/2025 12:55:33 PM |
| Location: |
Schenectady, NY |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
NYC 5500(4-8-4) |
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164 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NYC Niagara |
| Description: |
Technology too late |
| Photo Date: |
8/4/1949 Upload Date: 1/22/2011 11:31:44 PM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Lew Schneider |
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| Locomotives: |
NYC 5500(4-8-4) |
| Views: |
5209 Comments: 3 |
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