NYC & HRRR Class N/C-14 Locomotive #999

NYC & HRRR Class N/C-14 Locomotive #999

The first of many locomotives!
This is the Class N/C-14 4-4-0 locomotive, built by the New York Central’s West Albany Shop in 1893, this locomotive went on to set a world speed record! Now while that is debated whether it actually did or not, here in Transport Fever 2… It does!

I’d like to thank SteveM4 for the inspiration; this mesh is 100% mine. This is a high poly model, so beware of high-end computers. When purchasing this locomotive in the menu, it may take a second or 2 to load through.

While this locomotive sits on display at the Chicago Museum of Science you can have it roar around your map.

On May 10th, 1893 Locomotive #999 thundered down the track for the onlookers to see what would become one of the most famous American Locomotives not only break 100 MPH, but hit a stunning 112.5 MPH! After this record-breaking run, the Locomotive was sent to be on display in Chicago at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. Afterward the locomotive served in regular revenue service, eventually receiving new 70″ drivers as the 86″ drivers used for the record-breaking run were difficult to handle and slippery.

In the 1920’s Locomotive #999 was given a new boiler & tender (which is not represented in the mod currently). She would operate branch and local lines until the B&O’s Fair of the Iron Horse exhibition. Being retired from service in 1952, the New York Central turned all over to diesel power. While we don’t have any Hudsons around to visit, sadly; the NYC did feel the need to preserve Engine #999 & donated it to the museum in 1962.

While displayed in the elements for some time, the museum underwent major renovations in 1993 too, and brought #999 inside for all to enjoy further.

Now, while all the “history” is out of the way, take it with a grain of salt… did she achieve the speed record of 112.5 MPH? Was it possible? I’m unsure, and there isn’t a soul from that day in 1893 to ask. For more information, you can see the locomotive on Chicago’s Museum of Science & Industry website.

While I looked as deep as possible into how #999 actually looked, I find again based on the artwork of the time frame that again MTH is wrong with the colors they depict on the model locomotive, at least for this version in 1893.

What’s in the Box?
– 2 Skins for Locomotive#999; 1 Highly polished black boiler with brass piping, and 1 Silver boiler and chrome piping, based on fictional artwork I found and liked.

– Custom Sounds by Mr. Cheesecake

– Rear Coupler by Model Citizen.

– 86″ main driver version

– 2 cockpit cameras off the engineer and fireman’s position.

Some Stats
– 112 MPH

– Low-ish tractive effort, so she is an express locomotive built for 4-6 car express trains. Though we all know after being high and mighty of an express locomotive, all eventually get relegated to freight service.

– Date to appear is 1893

– Is set as reversible

Whats next?
– There will be another Class N/C-14 locomotive set coming soon with different detail differences, including 70″ drivers, different headlamps and classification light placement along with different numbered locomotives. These are all based off photos I found, and or diagrams located. All in the name of variety!

HUGE shout out to themeathballhero again for helping me get through this! Without him, I wouldn’t be able to bring more content to you! Also a shout-out to all the modders who have helped me!

I’m fleshing out the 1800’s before moving to different-era American Content, save for a few other mods in the pipeline.

Enjoy!

I am not responsible for any damage to your computer. Again, this is a rather high poly model. I will do my best to bring this down in future mods to come after the first backlog is completed. Still learning and improving.