Nice original action photo by an unidentified photographer of New York Central 4-6-4 Hudson #5339 highballing along the open flat tracks near Castle Point, NY, without cumbrance of a trailing train. Built by Alco-Schenectady in May of 1931, this loco is now just broken in after 2 years of service under its belt. Specs - serial #68575, J-1e class, 79" drivers, 25x28" cylinders, engine weight of 358,600 lb. |