The ultimate in 4-8-2s on the NYC was the L-4 class. With their 72-inch drivers and roller-bearing driving journals, they were right at home on a passenger train, although they, too, were restricted to a conservative 70 MPH. (All other L classes had…
Facing west from Bridge Street, we get this view of the track layout just west of the puzzles at the west end of Devitt Yard, High-speed mains 1 and 2 are in the lower left corner. The coal dock is obvious, and behind and to the right of it is the…