New York Central 3001 is a preserved 4-8-2 Mohawk (Mountain)-type steam locomotive built in October 1940 by American Locomotive Company (ALCO) of Schenectady, New York as a …

Named after the largest tributary of the Hudson River, the “Mohawk-type” locomotive No. 3001 is one of two remaining mainline New York Central steam locomotives left in the world. Upon a …

The NYC utilized water scoops and track pans, like its competition at the Pennsylvania Railroad, to replenish tender water “on the fly.” In many attributes, the L-3a “Mohawks” proved equal to …

The other Mohawk, No. 3001, is a 1940 ALCO-built L-3a at the National New York Central Railroad Museum in Elkhart, Indiana and is the largest surviving NYC steam locomotive.

Oct 9, 2024 · The steam community is in a happy state of shock this week with the news that New York Central 3001, one of the NYC’s famed 4-8-2 Mohawk engines, might be restored to …

Built for the New York Central by the American Locomotive Works in 1940, No. 3001 i s poised for a resurgence, but this effort will only succeed with your support! Our total fundraising goal is …

Nov 1, 2023 · The New York Central 4-8-2 Mohawks were the ultimate dual-service steam locomotives. Despite its entirely appropriate “Water Level Route” slogan, NYC had more 4-8-2 …

New York Central No. 3001 is a class L-3a 4-8-2 Mohawk steam locomotive that was built by Alco in 1940 for the New York Central Railroad. No. 3001 could often be seen hauling passenger …

3 days ago · The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society has raised more than $283,000 to restore New York Central L-3a 4-8-2 “Mohawk” 3001, more than halfway to its initial $500,000 …

2 days ago · Great news from FWRHS, NYC 3001's initial fundraising goal is at the halfway mark. Quote: The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society has raised more than $283,000 to restore …