| Title: |
NYC 2-8-2 #1778 - New York Central |
| Description: |
This locomotive started out as Michigan Central #7978 (serial #59648) and was built by ALCo-Schenectady in November of 1918. In 1936, it was renumbered to NYC #1778 as seen here but later renumbered again in July of 1951 to NYC #6347. The loco was retired in September of 1954 and scrapped. Specs - H-6a class, 63" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 26x30" cylinders, engine weight of 300,500 lb, tractive effort of 54,720 lb. The photo is from the Howard W. Ameling collection |
| Photo Date: |
4/3/1949 Upload Date: 9/22/2022 4:53:51 PM |
| Location: |
Ashtabula, OH |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
NYC 1778(2-8-2) |
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