With a larger firebox than current locomotives to burn anthracite coal, the engineer's cab was forced to sit on the side of the boiler. Besides being called a "camelback" the New Jersey railroad also labeled them "Mother Hubbard" while B&O called them "Snapper". Unbelievably fast, they could reach speeds of 90 MPH! Wish Amtrak would look into them!!!! |
Date:
10/13/2012 |
Location:
Baltimore B&O Museum, MD |
Views:
2265 |
Collection Of:
![This is one of your favorite contributors](images/star_yellow_small.gif)
Gary Everhart |
Locomotives: |
Author: Gary Everhart
|
![CNJ 4-4-2 592 "Atlantic Camelback" - Central Railroad of New Jersey](http://s3.amazonaws.com/rrpa_photos/84884/8aCNJ%204_4_2%20Camelback%20592%20a.jpg) |
Picture Categories: Roster,Scenic,Steam |
This picture is part of album: B&O Roundhouse Engine Displays |