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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.
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 .
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 ...
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;
The second-largest user of the 4-6-4 type in North America was the Canadian Pacific with 65 H1a to H1e class locomotives, numbered 2800 to 2864 and built by Montreal Locomotive Works (MLW) between 1929 and 1940. They were highly successful and improved service and journey times on the CPR's transcontinental routes.
Baldwin Locomotive Works: 2-6-2 tender engine #27311 1906 1998 1961 Built for Polson Logging Company of Hoquiam, Washington in 1906; purchased by Rayonier Corp. in 1945; the locomotive has been sold to a private owner. Polson Museum is the owner of this engine as of 2015; [18] stored Inoperable. No. 5: H.K. Porter, Inc. 2-8-2 tender engine ...