Nearing the end of its life, this 1918 Alco-Schenectady built 4-8-2 Mohawk (not Mountain on the NYC), served an unusual dutiy seen here According to the note on the back of the photo "4 New York Central R.R. pass. Engines #5210, 5224, 52XX & 2512 furnish steam power at Monsanto Chemical Co Sp'f'ld Mass. During June 1953 during power plant repairs. These engines all slated to be scrapped." No photographer listed. |
Date:
6/1/1953 |
Location:
Springfield, MA |
Views:
736 |
Collection Of:
Gary Everhart |
Locomotives: |
Author: Gary Everhart
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Picture Categories: Roster,Steam,Action |
This picture is part of album: NYC 4-8-2 #2512 Emergency Power |