New York Central & Hudson River RR 4-4-0 No. 999
Chicago, IL, United States 		Location: Museum of Science & Industry
Status: Display
Posted: Nov 24, 2005 @ 17:11:21 by Tyler
I went to the museum last weekend. 999 is no longer outside. It is in the Great Train Story section along with the replica Rocket, the replica John Stevens, and the Natchez and Hamburg 0-4-0
Posted: Mar 14, 2004 @ 10:03:54 by Tyler
On May 10, 1893 No.999 hit 112.5 mph. No one knows if this speed was actually reached so this is an unofficial record. However, given the characteristics of the locomotive (Max working pressure 184.5 psi, 86inch drivers) it was possible to go that fast. Today it's on display, much rebuilt, and with smaller drivers.