NYSW 2-10-0 #2445 - New York, Susquehanna & Western  Contributor's Pick!       
Originally built by both Baldwin and Alco for the Russia in 1917-18, a large number were suddenly available with the collapse of the Russion Government. The Erie purchased this decapod and eventually sold it to the New York, Susquehanna & Western in December of 1944. Specifics - J-2 class, 52" drivers, 180 psi boiler pressure, 25x28" (2) cylinders, engine weight of 197,900 lb, tractive effort of 32,467 lb. Eventually the unit was scrapped and no NYSW decapod survived.
Date: 6/1/1930 Location: Unknown, NY Views: 1194 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: NYSW 2445(2-10-0)    Author:  Gary Everhart
NYSW 2-10-0 #2445 - New York, Susquehanna & Western
Picture Categories: Roster,Yard,Steam This picture is part of album:  NYSW 2-10-0 #2445
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James Buchkovich General Thank you for the photo as well as the history lesson. 2/28/2015 10:44:37 AM
Robert Beichler General Something over a 100 were sold to US roads and some lasted to the end of steam service. Many roads acquired them for use on light rail because the axle loading was low, but they were very powerful. Very nice find. 2/28/2015 7:43:00 PM

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