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In addition, NYC subsidiary Boston & Albany Railroad ordered 20 J-2 class (B&A road numbers 600-619), the latter 10 from Lima Locomotive Works (all other NYC Hudsons were built by Alco's Schenectady works). [2] A later development were 50 J-3a class Super Hudsons in 1937–1938, with many modern appliances and innovations. After the MC, Big 4 ...
In 1934, Dreyfuss gained attention for the New York Central with his streamlined design for the Commodore Vanderbilt locomotive. [12] This was his first railroad design; he was best known for his work on consumer products like telephones, fountain pens, and vacuum cleaners. In 1935, the Central asked him to take on the new project.
A locomotive of the Lowville and Beaver River Railroad, preserved. YouTube "Lowville and Beaver River Shay #8 at Steamtown" WA-01 Hillcrest Lumber Company 10 3-truck Climax 1928 Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad, Washington Climax Locomotive Works: WA-02 Simpson Logging Company Locomotive No. 7: Shay locomotive: 1924 built 2004 NRHP Shelton ...
The Hagerstown Roundhouse Complex was built in 1939. The 25 stall roundhouse and shops were the major facility for maintenance and repairs of locomotives and cars in Western Maryland. The railroads were the largest employers in Washington County for more than 50 years. The Roundhouse facility was demolished on March 13, 1999. [2] [3]
Henry Dreyfuss (March 2, 1904 – October 5, 1972) was an American industrial designer. He is known for designing the Western Electric Model 500 telephone , the Westclox Big Ben alarm clock, and the Honeywell T87 Round Thermostat .
One of the NYC Hudsons fitted with the streamlined casing designed by Henry Dreyfuss. Eastbound train #26—20th Century Limited, on September 6, 1943; departing Chicago. [20] Class J-3a (4-6-4 Hudson) steam locomotive: NYC 5450; Class MB Baggage-mail car: NYC #5017; Class DDL Dormitory-buffet-lounge car: CENTURY CLUB;
Chesapeake and Ohio No. 490 is the sole survivor of the L-1 class 4-6-4 "Hudson" type steam locomotives.It was built by ALCO's Richmond works in 1926 as an F-19 class 4-6-2 "Pacific" type to be used to pull the Chesapeake and Ohio's secondary passenger trains.
Built by the Heisler Locomotive Co. as Ohio Match Co. #4, for Ohio Match's logging operations near Hayden Lake, Idaho. Purchased by the museum in 1967. Union Pacific 529 U.P. Class C-57 2-8-0 Awaiting movement Built by the Baldwin Locomotive works in 1903. Retired and gifted to the museum in 1965 by the Ed Hines Lumber Company.