Central Railroad of New Jersey CNJ #592

"Atlantic Camelback"

Erected by ALCo in 1901

As explained in the earlier post showing a first-generation 'Camelback', it allowed the use of fuels that needed a MUCH larger firebox to burn.

The second general of Camelbacks seen here put the crew in a very precarious position should the mechanical components of the locomotive experience a failure in operation. Since these locomotives were capable of 90mph and higher a side rod failing or a tire coming off the wheel (Yes, it is called a tire even though it is metal) isn't going to be pretty for the crewmember.

Here you see the cab and its proximity to the reciprocating and rotational masses.

This arrangement was banned by the Interstate Commerce Commission in 1927, saying that new ones cannot be erected nor can old ones been rebuilt.

Withdrawn 1949

Donated in 1954 and currently resides at the B&O Museum, Baltimore, MD