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HNWR069

FILES

HNWR069.jpg

Dublin Core

Title

HNWR069

Description

In an effort to heavier freight, N&W developed the Y-6 locomotive. While retaining many of the design elements of the previous Y models, the Y-6 had a new steel frame, roller bearings, and mechanical lubrication at 213 points. A peak horsepower of 5,500 was achieved at 25mph. The Y-6 models were made between 1936 and 1940. In this photograph is Engine No. 2139.

Creator

unknown

Source

Images of Rail: Norfolk and Western Railway by Nelson Harris

Date

unknown

Contributor

Nelson Harris; Virginia Museum of Transportation

Rights

Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Format

Digital tiff

Type

Still Image

Identifier

HNWR069

Citation

unknown, “HNWR069,” Virginia Room Digital Collection, accessed March 28, 2024, http://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/HNWR069.