The New York Central Class S-1 was the first series of electric locomotives for the New York Central S-Motor series.
History[]
The New York Central only made one locomotive of the S-1 series #6000 (later renumbered #100) and it became a prototype locomotive for the New York Central. The S-Motors hold the distinction of being the world's first mass-produced main line electric locomotives with the prototype #6000 being constructed in 1904.
Between October 1904 and July 1906 #6000 racked up 50,000 miles (80,000 km) in test on a track near both Alco and GE plants in Schenectady, New York.
It was built for shorter commuter trains and deadhead rolling stock between Grand Central Terminal and Mott Haven coach yard.
Some examples, including the prototype later renumbered #100, would serve in this capacity through the Penn Central merger in 1968, only being retired in the 1970s as long distance passenger traffic to Grand Central dried up.
Today #100, is owned by the Mohawk and Hudson chapter NRHS, is stored outside on an abandoned rail spur in Glenmont, New York awaiting funds for restoration.
Trivia[]
- It is one of Three S-Motors that were preserved.
- The Danbury Railroad Museum is going to be planned on moving it with a former T-3a electric locomotive in 2023.
- The locomotive was the basis for WooHoo in the GeoTrax toy line.
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