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The J-3a - Hudson Streamliner

New York Central - J3 - Hudson Streamliner

Henry Dreyfuss designed a total of 15 streamline engines created from standard J3 Hudson Class engines. Among some of the better known are, the 20th Century Limited, the Mercury, and the Empire State.

The 20th Century was originally called Exposition Flyer and ran between New York and Chicago starting June 15, 1902. Photo 195 by Arie van Dort


New York Central

Diesel Switcher #660
On exhibition in the railroad Yard just north of the railroad Building. This engine was put in active service at the end of the Fair. (August 25, 1940)

Canadian National 6400 Engine
Photo W002 - Photo by Winnie Ervin, from the collection of Dr. William R. Hanson.  - Diesel Switcher #660

Pennsylvania Railroad Coach
Pennsylvania Railroad Coach - Courtesy of the World's Fair Historical Society - Photo wf-323r

Dining Car
Dining Car - Courtesy of the World's Fair Historical Society
Photo wf-326r

New York Central

NY Central streamlined coaches #2563
Side view of NY Central streamlined coach #2563 - October 6,1940. Courtesy of the World's Fair Historical Society - Photo wf-321r

NY Central streamlined coaches #2563
Photo W019 - by Winnie Ervin, from the collection of Dr. William R. Hanson.  NY Central streamlined coaches #2563

New York Central

#4697 4-6-2 Steam engine

Delaware & Hudson Streamlined Coach #1511.
Photo W010 - Photo by Winnie Ervin from the collection of Dr. William R. Hanson.

New York Central

US Mail Railway Post Office #4868

New York Central US Mail Railway Post Office #4868
Photo W017 - Photo by Winnie Ervin, from the collection of Dr. William R. Hanson.

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