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Pictures of NYC 1778
Owner:
New York Central
Model:
Alco 2-8-2
Built As:
MC 7978 (2-8-2)
Serial Number:
59648
Order No:
S-1259
Frame Number:
26X30 cylinders, 63" drivers
Built:
11/1918
Notes:
Schenectady, 11/1918, nee-MC #7978, renmbrd NYC 1778 & 6347, sfs 9/1954
Other locos with this serial:
NYC 1778(2-8-2)
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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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