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The No. 3001 locomotive was left on display at the National New York Central Railroad Museum, but it was considered as a restoration candidate for years. [ 38 ] [ 39 ] Additionally, it was coupled up to sister L-3b locomotive No. 3042's tender, which was used as an auxiliary water tender on the American Freedom Train and Chessie Steam Special ...
Courtaulds was a United Kingdom-based manufacturer of fabric, clothing, artificial fibres, and chemicals. It was established in 1794 and became the world's leading man-made fibre production company before being broken up in 1990 into Courtaulds plc and Courtaulds Textiles Ltd.
New York Central 3001 (Alco #69338 of 1940): The largest surviving example of the NYC's modern steam power technology; only surviving L-3a class Mohawk; one of two surviving NYC 4-8-2 engines; one of the fastest locomotives of its time; primarily designed for mountain grades, it hauled passengers at speeds up to 80 mph (130 km/h) along the NYC's "Water Level Route" in the state of New York.
In 1777 her son, Samuel Courtauld II, replaced Cowles in that capacity and they registered a new joint hallmark. [3] This arrangement lasted three years; when it ended the two closed the business and it was sold to John Henderson. [2] Samuel moved to America, while Louisa retired to Essex. [3] Courtauld's firm was known for the high quality of ...
The other Mohawk, No. 3001, is a 1940 ALCO-built L-3a at the National New York Central Railroad Museum in Elkhart, Indiana and is the largest surviving NYC steam locomotive. In October 2024, the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society announced that they had acquired No. 3001 and made plans to eventually restore it to operating condition. [7] [8]
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Samuel Courtauld (1876–1947): became Chairman of Courtaulds in 1921, but today is probably better known as the founder of the Courtauld Institute of Art in London. Sir Stephen Courtauld MC (1883–1967), was also an arts patron and, like the earlier Samuel Courtauld, developed a talent for country house restoration.
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