Engines of New York Central

Engines of New York Central - Mohawk

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2 жыл бұрын

The New York Central Railroad was facing a bit of a dilemma at the start of the 20th century. Freight trains were holding up faster passenger trains out on the famed Water Level Route and elsewhere on the NYC system. These freights were often dragged by lumbering and aging 2-8-0s and mixed traffic 4-6-2s weren't providing enough speed and power. The New York Central would hop into the world of 4-8-2 steam motive power. They would nickname these engines "Mohawk" after the Mohawk River which ran along portions of the network. So how did the Mohawks get along on the New York Central Railroad? Find out in this episode!
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@AndrewTheRocketCityRailfan4014 2 жыл бұрын

I have a former classmate at my old school who’s favorite railroad is the New York Central, and I bet he’ll love this. This channel name is “ThatRedFolkner”

@nathancorcoran5347 2 жыл бұрын

Possibly.

@FranquitoMV2004 2 жыл бұрын

@Mobius1F4 Fire, Smoke and Steam

@FranquitoMV2004 2 жыл бұрын

@Mobius1F4 🖒🖒🖒

@AmPro-mc7el Жыл бұрын

ima sub then

@J50Fan20 Жыл бұрын

I saw his old 97 video!

@chrismiller5198 Жыл бұрын

4:04 - The shape of the builder's plate shows that this loco, 3037, was a product of the Lima Locomotive Works. Alvin Staufer in his book "Steam Power of the New York Central System" writes that also 3100-3124 (L4a) and 3125-3149 (L4b) were Lima-built.

@tacticalcalebgaming7264 2 жыл бұрын

Those are my favorite after “The Mohawk wouldn’t quit”

@russellgxy2905 2 жыл бұрын

Still amazed there’s actually two of them left. 3001 was straight up lucky getting sold to the T&P before steam on the NYC ended, and 2933 _should've_ been scrapped with the other 598 Mohawks. Shop crews just manger to keep it hidden long enough

@HHopebringer 2 жыл бұрын

The Niagaras and Hudsons weren't so fortunate. It's unfortunate that American citizens weren't as mobilized as the Brits were when it came time to steam preservation.

@kristoffermangila Жыл бұрын

@@HHopebringer in the case of the NYCRR, blame a certain Mr. Perlman's anti-steam policy...

@mattskey1 Жыл бұрын

@SogekingSchofield503 like the only thing that resembles a Hudson is that tender

@jamesholton2630 Ай бұрын

2933 slightly does resemble a Hudson albeit with the different wheel arrangement.

@trainmands2535 2 жыл бұрын

I'm just glad the the Texas and Pacific railroad was mentioned, as it is my home railroad and I have a lot of personal history with them. It is interesting that a New York Central Mohawk ended up in Texas. I never knew that

@nathancorcoran5347 2 жыл бұрын

The Texas & Pacific is another beautiful railroad.

@WAL_DC-6B 2 жыл бұрын

If that T&P 2-10-4 hadn't been vandalized to the point where it was scrapped, then NYC 3001 would never have been preserved.

@nathancorcoran5347 2 жыл бұрын

@@WAL_DC-6B unless if both of them survived together, somebody should have saved 3001 and preserved it somewhere before being displayed where it currently is now. And Texas & Pacific 638 would have survived and stay at the same display area today.

@WesternOhioInterurbanHistory 2 жыл бұрын

The New York Central Mohawk is my favorite steam locomotive, as it was the first NYC engine I saw in person. I have an O gauge Lionel one, great sound, and a lot of power.

@JackCarsonsRailroadVideos 2 жыл бұрын

*Happy Rodney Noise*

@JackCarsonsRailroadVideos 2 жыл бұрын

6:38 *angry rodney noises*

@TheLongIslandRailfan 2 жыл бұрын

They *[REDACTED]* wrecked The Central!

@TheHylianBatman 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the whistle information, and the music choice. Thanks. It's so interesting how a fleet can go from 300 steam locomotives to none in something like 10 or 20 years. Development really happens fast.

@brendanstrains9725 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I saw both surviving nyc Mohawks! 2933 and 3001!

@Alapaloozalover2000 4 ай бұрын

I’ve only seen 3001 because she’s closer to where I live.

@jamesholton2630 Ай бұрын

They almost look like the Hudsons

@QuintonMurdock 2 жыл бұрын

We have some Bachman dcc Mohawks at the model railroad club I am a part of. They are such reliable engines and easily our must dependable steamers for train shows able to run longer reliably even longer than some diesels

@ShinGhidorah17 5 ай бұрын

I love the Mohawks. They have very cool designs. I hope one day, the 3001 or 2933 gets restored to operational condition one day.

@ronalddevine9587 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. At least two were saved. I can't wait for the Niagara video. In my humble opinion, the epitome of steam power.

@Ostermond 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad two of them still stand!

@Nkp757railfan 2 жыл бұрын

I've been looking forward to this LIMA FOREVER

@nathancorcoran5347 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty amazing video of the New York Central Mohawk locomotives. These are another beautiful locomotives. One of my Aunts has a Lionel New York Central Mohawk locomotive No. 3000.

@WesternOhioInterurbanHistory 2 жыл бұрын

Cool! I have the same one! Its one of my favorite engines

@nathancorcoran5347 2 жыл бұрын

@@WesternOhioInterurbanHistory thanks. My Aunt also has a Lionel New York Central Commodore Vanderbilt, Reading T1 2100, Western & Atlantic “General” #3, Conrail SD60M, Lionel Lines 2-4-2, Pennsylvania Railroad K4, Reading Iron Heritage 2-8-0, Pennsylvania Railroad 460, and other Lionel models.

@T1_Productions 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always admired the 4-8-2 wheel arrangement.

@cnwproductions 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I got off youtube shorts in order to go watch this

@Nkp757railfan 2 жыл бұрын

F THE SHORTS

@TheLongIslandRailfan 2 жыл бұрын

@@Nkp757railfan No YT shorts All my homies hate YT shorts

@TheWinnipegRailfan 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! The Mohawks were definitely some fascinating (and good looking) Steam Engines, lol.

@warhawkplane9564 2 жыл бұрын

Those Mohawk locomotives were one of the strongest steam trains in the US until the diesels took over and nearly every one of these locomotives were scrapped 🚂💥

@trainfan-ks5hk 2 жыл бұрын

For mountain types I’m betting

@SuperDave30 2 жыл бұрын

Great and unique fact I did wonder when steam locomotives were getting played out but I figured somewhere around the 1950’s steam locomotives transitioning to Diesel locomotives and most locomotives run by electric.

@andrewtheberkshireengine4385 2 жыл бұрын

There is a Mohawk locomotive too in New York, Chicago and St Louis better known as the nickel plate road

@chesapeakedproductions3009 2 жыл бұрын

Finally, an in-depth video on the famed Mohawks. I have an admiration of the Mohawks, particularly L4b #3135

@rastewart100 2 жыл бұрын

Does it have something to do with a certain fictional railroad in Colorado?

@NScaleTrainBoy 2 жыл бұрын

Wooo! Love me some elephant eared Mohawks! Great video as always, your style and pace works so well to get the information across while being clear and concise! Keep up the awesome work!

@crsrdash-840b5 7 ай бұрын

I heard of this type, but never understood as a child what it meant. Thanks again!

@nikolausbautista8925 2 жыл бұрын

As one who loves the Mohawk 4-8-2s, and owns a rare HO-scale model of an L1, I'm grateful for this video.

@fenrirslip 2 жыл бұрын

This was the first time I've ever looked into the NY Central's Mohawks and I can safely say they're one of my favorite steam locomotives ever along with NY Central's own Niagara's, their streamlined engines, and UP's FEF-3s.

@GreenbeanProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Been patiently waiting for this!

@jwrailve3615 2 жыл бұрын

I have zero clue how I went from a 60’s-90’s railfan to a 1860’s-1930’s railfan. But I’m obsessing over the beauty of steam these days

@Pensyfan19 2 жыл бұрын

*He returns!* Great footage and fantastic music towards the middle.

@youraveragecarguy6156 2 жыл бұрын

We’ve been waiting for a second episode of this playlist, really good video :D

@SodorTrain1225 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen 3001 once. It's sad that she's being kept outside to suffer the blistering heat and frigid cold.

@ecpcharles 2 жыл бұрын

something to note: although the L3 design was successful as dual service, only the L3a ever actually pulled passenger (and freight). L3b and L3c engines were designated as freight only. Source: nycshs

@MilwaukeeRoadJames 2 жыл бұрын

New York Central: Road of the Future!

@09JDCTrainMan 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I adore the Mohawks, I saw 2933 in St. Louis in 2018, a real beauty. I especially love the dual-service L-3s and L-4s. 3001 is, in my honest opinion, the luckiest surviving steam locomotive. T&P to the rescue. The only surviving steam locomotive to have pulled the 20th Century Limited.

@KadinTheRailfan 6 ай бұрын

I saw that one back in April, still a beautiful looking locomotive. Looked recently painted.

@CRP7609 2 жыл бұрын

Nice I’ve been waiting for this :D

@kyletroknya2419 9 ай бұрын

I'm so happy two New York Central icons have been preserved. 4-8-2s are some of my favorite steam locomotives and the mohawks are no exception

@willberestartingthischanne9984 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Video

@shmagojirafan5607 2 жыл бұрын

The return of the King

@jacksalvin364 9 ай бұрын

Mohawks on the New York Central Railroad were many called their 4-8-2s in both freight and passenger trains throughout the NYC System.

@Conman_57 2 жыл бұрын

YES I've been waiting for this

@42Trainboy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making good videos like this! Good quality, good footage, and very charming voice^^

@mozeskertesz6398 2 жыл бұрын

I like your work, because you provide us with vaulable informations about the forgotten New York Central

@barbararoberto1258 4 ай бұрын

Great video with wonderful history

@mrtomdorn 5 ай бұрын

My grandfather operated Mohawks. TD Atlanta

@toomanyhobbies2011 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done, thank you.

@RailFanRob 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative and some incredible old footage ..thanks for sharing and educating us on this former railroad co.

@tehcheef 6 ай бұрын

I would love too see you cover the JNR steam locomotives

@charleskesner1302 2 жыл бұрын

Love this. Thanks.

@kristoffermangila Жыл бұрын

Every time I see this video, I can't help but be reminded of #HistoryInTheDark and his lampooning of Alfred Perlman, especially about the two surviving Mohawks...

@Licci.PrProj 2 жыл бұрын

You make FANTASTIC videos

@D.O.T.D. 2 жыл бұрын

I'm excited for the Niagara video. This series is so good!

@garrettsubproductions8705 2 жыл бұрын

Super cool video with lots of history 👍

@Trainboy587 Жыл бұрын

Out of all the 4-8-2's, besides the frisco t-54's, thease are my favorite :)

@AdmiralColdhead 2 жыл бұрын

Haven't seen footage like this. Cool!

@844SteamFan 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video!

@AndrewTheRocketCityRailfan4014 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@MrJack-uk2hp 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! This is such a good video, although I do the the Trainz stuff in the videos. But anyways, keep up the good work!

@TrainsandAdventuresTV 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone else remember The Mohawk that Wouldn’t Quit?

@manageable_f164 2 жыл бұрын

yes

@nssteampunk4865 2 жыл бұрын

Me!

@nathancorcoran5347 2 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@manageable_f164 2 жыл бұрын

@@nssteampunk4865 3124 for is kinda odd because the look it has is on none of the nyc mohawks 3124 in trainz has smoke deflectors and a feed water heater

@thischannelisnotused 2 жыл бұрын

Hi AmtrakGuy365! I love ur videos!

@NorthernIndianaRails 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video!

@nathancorcoran5347 2 жыл бұрын

Quite Amazing.

@robertbruce1887 11 ай бұрын

Enjoyed this video as well, no worries about the wait. Glad to see some of the Mohawks survived. As l said in comments section of the previous New York Central Hudson's video, check out the complete reproduction of famous steam locomotives in England ( Doncaster?) With locomotives such as the Tornado rebuilt from scratch.

@theanimerailfanthehagersto1280 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Amtrakguy365 also Western Maryland 734 was replaced by C&O 1309 however 734 will be restored also is there any that you can do the NYCs Electric locomotives?

@F40PH_307 2 жыл бұрын

YAY ITS HERE!

@ConductorSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Where did you find the source for the clip at 5:14? I’m building a layout centered around that scene at Hiles Tower in New London, Ohio. Thanks and keep up the great work!

@Semrail152 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@solarflare623 2 жыл бұрын

Idea for future episode: engines of Amtrak/New York central crossover with the EMD F and E units since both railroads owned those models and even the same individual locomotives.

@jimmypetrock 2 жыл бұрын

love this new series do his again

@mylifeasconnor123 2 жыл бұрын

I miss engines of Amtrak thank you

@nathanlerma9891 2 жыл бұрын

Ever since I saw the famed KZfaq series the Mohawk that wouldn't quit I fell in love with the New York Central mohawks, at least some 3124's sisters survives

@elvin.castro 9 ай бұрын

As of September 11th, 2023 during the monthly city of Elkhart common council meeting it was revealed that a organization from Fort Wayne Indiana (Possibly the Fort Wayne railroad Historical society who currently operates NKP765) has expressed interest and is very close to acquiring NYC 3001 from the city of Elkhart in order to restore it to possibly operating condition to be used in excursions. One of the challenges though is that some members of the city council are opposed to the idea of 3001 leaving because it is an asset to the city and it is this opposition that has killed off past attempts at restoring it.

@TrinityShoji 2 жыл бұрын

Ahead of the Niagra video. I've seen photos of Niagaras in operation in the mid 50s heading seasonal passenger trains to Mackinaw City, MI.

@JohnGeorgeBauerBuis 2 жыл бұрын

It’s ironic that the only surviving versions are Mexican Niagras both in Mexico and one on the New Hope and Ivyland, which is being restored slowly.

@TheBlazinJedi 2 жыл бұрын

I love this and the engines of Amtrak series! Maybe if I have motivation I might make my own called "Engines of Queensland Rail"

@shockstrains5077 2 жыл бұрын

I was in Elkhart just last week! I love seeing 3001

@KCDash4400cw 2 жыл бұрын

Damn I bow just realized there is a mohawk at my local train museum

@sirtrailproductions8198 2 жыл бұрын

Rodney Kantorski would be happy to see this!!

@maozilla9149 2 жыл бұрын

cool video

@BnuuyBoi2005 2 жыл бұрын

I love the NYC 4-8-2 Mohawks

@nathancorcoran5347 2 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@CrossOfBayonne Жыл бұрын

@@nathancorcoran5347 Same here mine is 3001

@shawnnielson911 2 жыл бұрын

First, I’m a big fan of your videos! I did just want to provide a correction as 3037 you have pictured has a LIMA builder plate which got me looking, as my great grandfather was working there at the time. L-1d 2585-2684, , L3-b 3035-3049 and lastly L4-b 3100-3149 all were built by Lima. Fun fact, the last L4-b order cost the NYC $182,633 for each locomotive. So can’t give ALCO all the credit. Also worth mentioning the NYC was Lima’s best customer with a total of 872 locomotives delivered. Source: Lima the history by Eric Hirsimaki.

@nssteampunk4865 2 жыл бұрын

Mohawks are spectacular!

@kingsleyrocketry 2 жыл бұрын

you should make Engines of NYC for thier electrics too, like the S and P motors they owned, which (correct me if im wrong) were unique to that railroad great video btw

@Mr.RailYard-LJLRailYard 2 жыл бұрын

Cool video AmtrakGuy365. My Grandpa as a NTH RailKing L3 Mohawk.

@DerpyPossum 2 жыл бұрын

“If i had a nickel for every time the NYC named one of their most iconic locomotives after a river, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it’s happened twice.”

@StephentrainboyRailfanbrony Жыл бұрын

I hope one day One of the mohawks 3001 or 2933 Will operate again in the near future

@allegheny48 2 жыл бұрын

Two of the L4b Mohawks, 3144 and 3148 were fitted with Timken roller bearing rods in the 1940's along with other modifications. They proved to be two of the fasted Mohawks on the system. However, with the coming of the Niagara there was no need to modify any others. MTH Premier has accurately modeled both of those engines in O scale.

@jacobdolman3831 2 жыл бұрын

I like the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad 734 2-8-0

@ATJonzie 2 жыл бұрын

I can't wait for the Niagra video

@davidmolin8944 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing episode, can’t wait for more. Also I gotta know which song you used during the rexel drug company section

@lunatrain 2 жыл бұрын

I had no idea that the extra tender on the chessie system safety train was a ex nyc. Now I do.

@HNHHRR2006 11 ай бұрын

hey jared i have a cool idea ! you should complete engines of new york central part 5!!!

@molossis 2 жыл бұрын

FINALLY

@battle604 2 жыл бұрын

What is your favorite New York central locomotive.

@nathancorcoran5347 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite NYC steam locomotive would be: New York Central 4-8-2 “Mohawk”. My favorite NYC diesel locomotive would be: New York Central EMD E9. My favorite NYC electric locomotive would be: New York Central T-Motor.

@tristschannel5611 2 жыл бұрын

THIS IS THE ROAD TO THE FUTURE! NEW YORK CENTRAL!

@aGirts2015 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for the legendary Niagaras!!!

@justingoina2016 2 жыл бұрын

Just finished watching the Hudson video haha

@chrisdelux125 2 жыл бұрын

Damn, if I restored 3001 with the tender, I will have paint it into the 20th century limited, name it commodore Vanderbilt and renumber it into 5344

@4everdc302 2 жыл бұрын

Well done 👏 🚂🚃🇨🇦🇺🇲

@YaoboyProd2K15 2 жыл бұрын

A very reliable mixed-traffic steam engine that redefined New York Central's mainline passenger & freight services in the early 20th century.

@carterstarlight4290 Жыл бұрын

Oh man I wish you did a video about the NYC A1 Berkshire or NYC K5-b pacific (aka The Mercury)

@syrax101 2 жыл бұрын

Every time I hear that song at the beginning, I want to play Super Mario RPG lol

@jwilmes667 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of people don't know but the st.louis transportation museum has a lot of rare pieces like the Mohawk that you stated but also the other remaining daylight in all black a aero train plus the Y6b I believe could be Y6a I forget. Also Frisco 1522 that use to run back in the day.

@09JDCTrainMan 2 жыл бұрын

The Y is a Y6a