This portrait of the 5431 at rest displays most of the characteristics of later NYC steam power - drop coupler, pump shields, flared headlight, Worthington feedwater heater and pump, Baker valve gear, disc drivers, offset generator, and turret, to…
Here is action in Syracuse depot as seen from the diesel of the eastbound Empire State Express. These two J engines are panting like racehorses as they prepare to leave with the two sections of mail and express train no. 9. The 5204 in the foreground…