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Owner: New York Central
Model:Alco 4-8-2Built As:NYC 2712 (4-8-2)
Serial Number:66589Order No:S-1530
Frame Number:27X30 cylinders, 69" driversBuilt:2/1926
Notes:Schenectady 02/1926, class L-2a, sfs 07/53
Other locos with this serial:  NYC 2712(4-8-2)
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NYC 4-8-2 #2712 - New York Central
Title:  NYC 4-8-2 #2712 - New York Central
Description:  Built by Alco-Schenectady in February of 1926, this massive 4-8-2 Mohawk type steam locomotive was numbered NYC 2712. It served well for nearly 27 years before being retired in February of 1953 and scrapped in July of 1953. Specs - L-2a class,. 69" drivers, impressive 225 psi boiler pressure, 27x30" cylinders, engine weight of 362,500 lb, tractive effort of 60,618 lb. No date, location or photographer was listed for this photo unfortunately.
Photo Date:  6/1/1947  Upload Date: 7/12/2025 10:42:19 AM
Location:  Unknown, NY
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  NYC 2712(4-8-2)
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