Initial Fundraising to Restore NYC ‘Mohawk’ Passes Halfway Mark

Initial Fundraising to Restore NYC ‘Mohawk’ Passes Halfway Mark

The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society has raised more than $283,000 to restore New York Central L-3a 4-8-2 “Mohawk” 3001, more than halfway to its initial $500,000 fundraising goal. To help meet that goal before May 1, a new grant has been established that will match every dollar given up to $20,000.  The 3001 is the largest surviving NYC steam locomotive and the only member of the L-3a class to escape the scrapper’s torch. The locomotive w…