20-30100-1 NEW YORK CENTRAL EMPIRE STATE EXPRESS 4-4-0 AMERICAN #999-O QuickBooks Though not pictured in these

Though not pictured in these images

5 liter V8 engine and 4WD

Designed and developed by the NMRA (National Model Railroad Association) Engineering committee

Rock Island and Pacific Railroad was founded in 1852 and operated on over 10

track spacing 3-3/16"

20-30100-1 NEW YORK CENTRAL EMPIRE STATE EXPRESS 4-4-0 AMERICAN #999-O QuickBooks Though not pictured in theseIn the late 19th century, railroading was the premier high tech industry, and world's fairs were the place to compete for bragging rights. So as the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition approached, the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad prepared to grab the title of fastest vehicle on earth. In great secrecy at the railroad's West Albany shops, master mechanic William Buchanan directed the construction of a hot rod 4 4 0 American type with