New York Central No. 278

New York Central No. 278
NYC 278 as seen in Albany, NY.
Technical specifications
Manufacturer(s)	ALCO-GE
Type of locomotive	Electric
Family name	T-Motors
Constructed	1929
Gauge	Standard gauge
Electric system(s)	660 V DC
Traction system	8 × GE 91-A 380 hp (280 kW)
Service information
In service	New York Central Penn Central
Fleet numbers	278
Preservation information
Disposition	preserved at the Danbury Railway Museum in Danbury, CT

New York Central No. 278 is a class T-3a electric locomotive.

History

NYC No. 278, built in 1926, is the last surviving member of the T-Motors. It is currently in a derelict condition near Albany, NY and was recently secured for transport to the Danbury Railway Museum in Danbury, CT for preservation.

Gallery

278 is moved at Glenmont, N.Y., on December 19.

Number 278 at Danbury

Number 278

T Motor 278 with S Motor 100