These locomotives were bought in three orders: one in 1928 for five Class J-2a (road numbers 600 through 604) from ALCO, a second in 1930, for five Class J-2b (road numbers 605 through 609) also from ALCO and a third in 1931, for ten Class J-2c (road numbers 610 through 619) from Lima.
These 4-6-4s were very similar to all the other NYC system Hudsons and they had 25 x 28 cylinders, 75" drivers, a 240 psi boiler pressure (later reduced to 225 psi) and exerted 47,600 lbs of tractive effort.
On the NYC System roster, these 20 locomotives carried numbers 5455 through 5474.
| Class | Road Numbers | Yr. Built | Builder | Locomotive Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J-2a | 600 - 604 | 1928 | ALCO | 353,000 lbs |
| J-2b | 605 - 609 | 1930 | ALCO | 356,500 lbs |
| J-2c | 610 - 619 | 1931 | Lima | 357,000 lbs |
| Specifications for Class J-2c | |
|---|---|
| Wheel Arrangement: | 4-6-4 |
| Length: | 95' - 11" |
| Drivers: | 75" dia. |
| Weight on Drivers: | 188,000 lbs |
| Total Locomotive Weight: | 357,000 lbs |
| Locomotive & Tender Weight: | 569,000 lbs |
| Grate Area: | 81.5 sq ft |
| Cylinders: | (2) 25" dia. x 28" stroke |
| Boiler Pressure: | 240 psi (later reduced to 225 psi) |
| Tractive Effort: | 47,600 lbs |
| Tender Capacity: | 10,000 gals. of water and 17 tons of coal. |
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