Description: Greetings: We are offering for sale a VERY RARE antique RAILROAD COLLECTIBLE For sale we have a Wooden Sled Commemorating the "EMPIRE STATE 999" The "Empire State 999", or, the NEW YORK CENTRAL and HUDSON RIVER Railroad STEAM LOCOMOTIVE which was made to pull the "EMPIRE STATE EXPRESS" The 999 Steam Locomotive was a new concept in speed locomotives. Engine 999 was assigned to haul the New York Central Railroad's brilliant new passenger train, the Empire State Express. On May 10, 1893, the 999 became the fastest land vehicle when it reached a record speed of 112.5 mph. The 999 maintained the record for a decade.Designed by William Buchanan and manufactured by the New York Central Railroad in West Albany, New York in 1893, the 999 was commissioned to haul the Empire State Express, which ran from Syracuse to Buffalo. This relatively smooth run and the 999's cutting-edge design gave the new locomotive an opportunity to make history.Following its record-setting run, "The World's Fastest Locomotive" toured the country and was displayed at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. After the Exposition, the 999 continued to provide passenger and freight service for many years. The famous locomotive returned to Chicago in 1933 for the Century of Progress World's Fair and again from 1948-49 for the Chicago Railroad Fair.Eventually, technological innovation in the railroad industry limited the 999's use. In May of 1952, following a reenactment of its record-breaking run, the 999 was retired from service.This sled remains in good to very good condition. POSSIBLY ONE OF A KIND. Some cracks to sled. Metal components show oxidation wear. PLEASE SEE PHOTOGRAPHS. Measurements: 34” Long x 6” Tall x 10.25” Wide SEE OUR OTHER AUCTIONS! *** PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN 48 HOURS OF PURCHASE OR SALE IS VOID *** PLEASE LOOK AT ALL PHOTOGRAPHS FOR CONDITION AS THEY ARE PART OF DESCRIPTIONSold As Found
Price: 775 USD
Location: West Boylston, Massachusetts
End Time: 2025-01-25T14:57:24.000Z
Shipping Cost: 50 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
