The New York Central Hudson was a popular 4-6-4 "Hudson" type steam locomotive built by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO), Baldwin Locomotive Works [1] and the Lima Locomotive Works in three series from 1927 to 1938 for the New York Central Railroad.

These engines, built for the New York Central subsidiary by Alco-Schenectady (1st 10) and Lima (last 10), were virtually identical to the NYC J-series Hudsons. Boiler had Coffin feedwater heater, valve motion limited cutoff of 14" (356 mm) piston valves.

May 27, 2021 · New York Central’s 275 4-6-4 Hudson-type engines are among the most celebrated of all steam locomotive classes. As the top passenger power of one of the most passenger-oriented railroads from the late 1920s to the early 1950s, the J-1, J-2, and J-3 classes were in the public eye like few other groups of engines.

Blt 5/49 as NYC class DFA-3d. Sold to GE 1/65.

The American Locomotive Company delivered the first Class J-1a (road number 5200) on February 14, 1927 and it was thoroughly tested on the main line between Albany, NY and Syracuse, NY. After the testing, Paul Kiefer went to see Pat Crowley who was the president of the entire NYC system.

New York Central No. 5433 a J1e hudson is at the engine terminal in Harmon, New York.

J1a class, "Commodore Vanderbilt" streamlined 12/1934 and 1939, sfs 1954.

There are three different Hudson classes: J-1, J-2 (for the Boston and Albany) and J-3. There are also five different sub-classes for the J-1 series: J-1a, J-1b, J-1c, J-1d, And J-1e. The Dreyfuss 'Century' Hudsons featured the nose of the smoke box that …

Nov 6, 2024 · On February 14, 1927, the New York Central (NYC) proudly debuted its first locomotive of the Class J-1a, marking a groundbreaking advancement over the previous K-5 Pacific. The superior capabilities of the new 4-6-4 design became immediately evident.

J1a class, "Commodore Vanderbilt" streamlined 12/1934 and 1939, sfs 1954. The Commodore Vanderbilt was the first American streamlined steam locomotive debuting in December 27, 1934, with a publicity tour to the major NYC cities. The 1929 Alco-Schenectady built 4-6-4 Hudson was originally NYC #5344 but selected for the Art Deco restyling.