Are any of the Art-Deco Dreyfuss Hudson NYC locomotives left? If so, where can you see one?

Question

Are any of the Art-Deco Dreyfuss Hudson NYC locomotives left? If so, where can you see one?

Answer 1

All of NYC's Hudsons were scrapped.  The president of that railroad in the 1950's did not want to preserve any steam because he thought it was totally outmoded and depressing.  Never mind the fact that their newest engines were only a few years old and were very well-designed and well-maintained.  NYC didn't build many impractical experimental jobs in the late steam era like some of their competitors nor did they just limp by with oldies from before the Depression like some poor railroads.  A few NYC steam engines did escape the torch including a couple of Mohawks but no 4-6-4's or 4-8-4's.  Another factor against 4-6-4's surviving is that they were generally good for high-speed passenger use only.  On many roads with modern power, the 4-8-4's lasted longer because they were good general-purpose engines suitable for fast freight as well as passenger.  The railroad that has employed part of my family for over a hundred years, the Santa Fe, managed to preserve two 4-6-4's, but the only operational Hudsons in North America are Canadian Pacific.

Answer 2

I agree. They're all gone. Too bad. I've been railroading a long time, and have seen many old photos. The NYC Hudsons are real classics. But I've only seen 'em in photos like everyone else today. Be sure to look in on the photo that Highball links to. I really like that one.

Answer 3

Baltimore's B&O Museum has a Chesapeake & Ohio engine of the deco variety, though I can't remember what the locomotive is beneath the shroud. It's a good-looker, though. Here's a photo:

http://www.steamlocomotive.com/bomuseum/...

Answer 4

Unfortunately none of these beautiful locomotives survive, NYC scrapped their entire fleet.

Answer 5

how about steam town the museum in pennsylvania