NYC freight steamers

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1

I’m building a Pennsy layout circa 1955. But…
I want to run in the occasional NYC freight into the yard.
What freight steamers did NYC have running in 1955 (ish)?
Thanks [8D]

2

Depending upon where you are…
2-8-2 would be the most common.
0-6-0 could also be used.
Yes, a Mohawk could be used but the most likely would still be the 2-8-2.

3

Hmmm…
The last of the NYC steamers ran in 1957. If you are in the east, you would be better to run early diesel.

4

Barry,

The most common (and most available on the market) would be the following:

Switchers:

  • 0-6-0 (Proto 2000 - would need to letter/number an undecorated version yourself)

  • 0-8-0 (Proto 2000)

Freight:

  • 2-8-2 Mikado (Athearn, BLI, IHC, and Trix)

  • 4-8-2 Mohawk (brass)

Tom

5

Thanks tstage and roger… good info as usual!
Thanks again
Barry