New York Central, West Albany Shops
New York Central 999
NYC C class 4-4-0
United States · 1893
Specification
| Class | NYC C class 4-4-0 |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | Empire State Express, 999 |
| Builder | New York Central, West Albany Shops |
| Year introduced | 1893 |
| Country built | United States |
| Region | United States |
| Operators | New York Central and Hudson River Railroad |
| Era | Victorian |
| Motive power | Steam |
| Role | Express |
| Whyte | 4-4-0 |
| UIC | 2′B |
| Wheel arrangement | 4-4-0 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm — standard gauge |
| Quantity built | 1 |
| Power | 86 in drivers when built, later reduced to 70 in |
| Tractive effort | Reduced once the exhibition drivers were swapped for smaller ones |
| Top speed | 181 km/h · 112 mph |
| Weight | About 62 tons engine in later form |
| Length | High-driver American with a large tender |
| Status | Preserved |