NYC 9401



New York Central #9401 is a A-2a class 2-8-4 "Berkshire" type steam locomotive built in 1948 by ALCO for the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie.

It later served the New York Central railroad where it worked hauling freight trains.

In 1957 it was retired from Revenue service, and was later scrapped.

Trivia

 * The locomotive is one of only seven P&LE Berkshires, delivered in May and June 1948, were Alco’s last steam locomotives.

P&LE A2 Trust
In 2024, a non profit group called The Pittsburgh and Lake Erie A2 Steam Locomotive Trust was formed by some preservation experts to build a new A2 and number it #9401. The year 2025 was a major turning point for the company as they reached for their goal of $20,000. The new A2 is expected to be completed in 2040.