On outbound engine tracks

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Identifier

NG506058

Title

On outbound engine tracks

Subject

Steam Locomotive

Description

This isn't something out of Hollywood, nor does it mean that the NYC has extended its operations into desert territory; it is an outgoing engine track at the East Syracuse terminal, smoke from which darkens an otherwise unclouded evening sky. Engine no.2960 is a class L-2d Mohawk, Alco 1929, one of a dwindling number of NYC freight-haulers still carrying steel pilots instead of footboards. She is coupled to sister engine no.2992 ahead of her for a doubleheaded westbound run, while class L-2a engine no.2754 behind her is called for a similar run, leaving somewhat earlier.

Creator

Jeremy Taylor

Contributor

Jeremy Taylor

Format

2-1/4x3-1/4 neg

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Sub-Subject

4/8/2002

Negative Number

114

Class-Lot

L-2d

Road Number

#2960

Builder

Alco-Schen

Location

East Syracuse, NY

Notes

See NG506058a

Citation

Jeremy Taylor, “On outbound engine tracks,” New York Central System Historical Society, accessed November 3, 2024, https://nycshs.omeka.net/items/show/86356.

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