Michigan Central Hudsons
The Michigan Central Railroad purchased 30 Hudsons from the American
Locomotive Company in three orders. Ten Class J-1bs in 1927 (road numbers
8200 through 8209), five Class J-1cs in 1929 (road numbers 8210 through 8214)
and 15 Class J-1ds in 1930 (road numbers 8215 through 8229). Later, the NYC
renumbered them 5345 through 5374.
| Class | Qty | Road Nos. | NYC Nos. | Yr. Built | Builder |
|---|
| J-1b | 10 | 8200-8209 | 5345-5354 | 1927 | ALCO |
| J-1c | 5 | 8210-8214 | 5355-5359 | 1929 | ALCO |
| J-1d | 15 | 8215-8229 | 5360-5374 | 1930 | ALCO |
| Specificatons for Class J-1b |
|---|
| Wheel Arrangement: | 4-6-4 |
| Length: | 95' - 11" |
| Drivers: | 79" dia. |
| Weight on Drivers: | 185,000 lbs |
| Locomotive Weight: | 350,000 lbs |
| Locomotive & Tender Weight: | 655,000 lbs |
| Grate Area: | 81.5 sq ft |
| Cylinders: | (2) 25" dia. x 28" stroke |
| Boiler Pressure: | 225 psi |
| Tractive Effort: | 42,300 lbs |
| Tender Capacity: | 12,500 gals. of water and 24 tons of coal. |
Note: Class J-1c "Hudsons" were very similar to the Class J-1b locomotives.
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