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Owner: Delaware & Hudson
Model:Alco 4-6-6-4Built As:DH 1510 (4-6-6-4)
Serial Number:69307Order No:S-1824
Frame Number:4-20.5X32 cylinders, 69" driveBuilt:6/1940
Notes:blew up 07/15/41, new boiler by Alco 12/41, sfs 10/52
Other locos with this serial:  DH 1510(4-6-6-4)
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D&H #1510 J65 4-6-6-4. From my D&H personal collection..
Title:  D&H #1510 J65 4-6-6-4. From my D&H personal collection..
Description:  History recounts an unfortunate event involving this particular Challenger as a result of an explosion... as detailed on Page 380 & 381 of Jim Shaughnessy's "Delaware & Hudson" "... ... ... of 4-6-6-4 No. 1510 as it was starting to climb Richmondville Hill in July 1941. ... ... ..." The explosion was blamed on low water in the boiler and deaths of three men.. Surprisingly, #1510 was rebuilt and placed back in service by the end of 1941.
Photo Date:  12/31/1982  Upload Date: 7/4/2012 8:51:20 PM
Location:  Hudson, PA
Author:  Steve Nordahl
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Locomotives:  DH 1510(4-6-6-4)
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