Pennsylvania Railroad class S1 - Wikipedia
The PRR S1 class steam locomotive (nicknamed "The Big Engine") was a single experimental duplex locomotive of the Pennsylvania Railroad. It was designed to demonstrate the advantages of duplex drives espoused by Baldwin Chief Engineer Ralph P. Johnson. The S1 class was the largest rigid frame passenger steam locomotive ever built. [1]
Futuristic Photos of Streamlined Art Deco Trains from the 1930s
Jun 20, 2018 · Photograph of one of the two steam turbine locomotives built by General Electric for the Union Pacific Railroad. A postcard depicting a 4-6-2 steam locomotive #1123 of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad at Norwich, New York.
Pennsylvania Railroad class GG1 - Wikipedia
The Pennsylvania Railroad GG1 is a class of streamlined electric locomotives built for the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR), in the northeastern United States. The class was known for its striking art deco shell, its ability to pull trains at up to 100 mph, and its long operating career of almost 50 years.
Mercury (train) - Wikipedia
Mercury was the name used by the New York Central Railroad for a family of daytime streamliner passenger trains operating between midwestern cities. The Mercury train sets were designed by the noted industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss, and are considered a prime example of Streamline Moderne design.
The " Mercury ": NYC's First Streamlined Train (1936) - American-Rails.com
Sep 15, 2024 · For power the NYC chose one of its "K Class" 4-6-2, already in service (another way officials kept costs low). However, this was no ordinary steam locomotive, thanks to the work done by shop forces in Albany, New York. This "Pacific Type" steamer was completely shrouded, giving it a streamlined appearance. Route Map (1938)
Modernism, Streamliners, and Art Deco Trains - Cruising The Past
Jul 15, 2018 · Loewy designed steam, electric and diesel locomotives for the Pennsylvania Railway. He also designed the color schemes and interiors for the Northern Pacific Railway’s North Coast Limited. Streamlined and modern Observation Cars.
Mercury Train - USA 1930s : r/ArtDeco - Reddit
Jul 20, 2022 · The steam locomotive underneath the streamlined cladding is known as a "Hudson" 4-6-4. Built for passenger trains (larger driver wheels and, I believe, roller bearings). There are steam locomotives that have been preserved, sadly, not a single Hudson has been preserved.
The Trains Behind: Trains of the Art Deco era - RAILTARGET
Loewy designed to steam, electric, and diesel locomotives for the Pennsylvania Railway. He also designed the color schemes and interiors for the Northern Pacific Railway’s North Coast Limited. Henry Dreyfuss was an American industrial designer.
Streamliners: the Most Beautiful Trains Ever Designed
Nov 19, 2016 · New York Central Railroad first introduced the streamline passenger train, the Mercury, in 1936. Designed by industrial designer, Henry Dreyfuss, the trains were produced in an Art Deco style and are considered by some to be the most beautiful ever made.
Ideas on streamlining steam locomotives - Trains
Mar 7, 2023 · Art Deco streamlined designs served the railroads, builders, and public well. These concepts died out, however, with the decline of passenger trains. While contemporary streamlined rail passenger vehicles present sleek, aerodynamically-advanced exterior shapes, the interiors, while comfortable and utilitarian, offer little of the flare and ...