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Four Cylinder Balanced Compound Locomotive - N.Y.C. & H.R. 3000

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[This information is from p. 72 of the Schenectady Electrical Handbook by the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. (Schenectady, NY: General Electric Press, 1904). It is in the Schenectady Collection of the Schenectady County Public Library at Schdy R 621.3 A51s.]

Engraving: Four Cylinder Balanced Compound Locomotive - N.Y.C. & H.R. 3000

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Weight of Engine200,000 Lbs.
Weight of Tender122,500 Lbs.
Wheel Base, Driving7'
Total of Engine27' 9"
Total of Engine and Tender53' 8"
Max. Tractive Power27,500 Lbs.
Wheels, Engine Truck36"
Wheels, Driving70"
Wheels, Trailing50"
Wheels, Tender36"
Cylinders15 1-2" and 26" x 26"

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