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 …

Complete data on 4-6-4 'Hudson' Steam Locomotives in the USA covering history, dimensions, builders, and photos.

Nov 6, 2024 · In collaboration with the American Locomotive Company (Alco), Kiefer spearheaded the development of a new locomotive design, the 4-6-4. This design was essentially an …

Jun 1, 2025 · While growing up in Cleveland and Buffalo after World War II, a close encounter with a 4-6-4 Hudson-type locomotive was just a train ride away. My first memory was as a four …

4-6-4 represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels, six powered and coupled driving wheels and four trailing wheels. In France where the type was first used, it is known as the …

The first 4-6-4 tender locomotive in the world was a four-cylinder compound locomotive, designed by Gaston du Bousquet for the Chemins de fer du Nord in France in 1911.

Aug 1, 2025 · In conjunction with Alco the duo developed the prototype 4-6-4, Class J-1a #5200 which arrived in February, 1927. In typical NYC fashion the railroad named the wheel …

The first NYC 4-6-4 locomotive, named “Hudson” – #5200 took to the rails on February 14, 1927. Its success was immediate and orders for more followed.

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 …

Jun 21, 2006 · The 4-6-4 was an ideal locomotive for fast passenger service in level territory. It was a stable riding engine at speed, and it had sufficient power to rapidly accelerate its train …