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Owner: New York Central
Model:Alco 4-6-4Built As:NYC 5278 (4-6-4)
Serial Number:68156Order No:S-1669
Frame Number:25X28 cylinders, 79" driversBuilt:11/1929
Notes:Schenectady, 11/1929, class J-1d, sfs 08/1953
Other locos with this serial:  NYC 5278(4-6-4)
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NYC 4-6-4 #5278 - New York Central
Title:  NYC 4-6-4 #5278 - New York Central
Description:  Here is one of the later J-1 class locomotives built by Alco-Schenectadyin November of 1929 (serial #68156). Note the longer tender than previous J-1 subclasses had. This held 14,000 gallons of water and 28 tons of coal. Additional Specs - J-1d class, 79" drivers, 25x28" cylinders, engine weight of 362,500 lb. No photographer or locatio was listed for the photo.
Photo Date:  6/1/1948  Upload Date: 2/29/2020 7:32:55 AM
Location:  Unknown, NY
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  NYC 5278(4-6-4)
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