New York Central No. 3005

New York Central No. 3005 is a class L-3a 4-8-2 "Mohawk" type steam locomotive built in 1940 by Alco for the New York Central railroad.
It was used to haul passenger trains, including the 20th Century Limited for the New York Central. No. 3001 was often used to haul freight trains, due to many NYC Hudsons being occupied pulling passenger trains; in later years, diesel-electric locomotives hauled the passenger trains.
No. 3005 enjoyed small fame in September of 1956 when it was featured in an article in Trains Magazine by David P. MorganMorgan, David P. (September 1956). "The Mohawk that refused to abdicate" (PDF). Trains Magazine. p. 24. Retrieved 14 May 2024.. This article recounted the events of a fateful day in September 1955, when No. 3005 was leading a 'dead freight' through Shelby, Ohio. Titled "The Mohawk that refused to Abdicate", David described in detail the events that lead up to 3005's triumphant and nostalgic voyage.
No. 3005 was finally retired from service in 1957. Later the same year, the locomotive was scrapped.
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