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1893
133 years ago
InnovationUnited States

Locomotive 999 Sets Speed Record

New York Central and Hudson River Railroad

Batavia, New York

New York Central locomotive No. 999 achieved a world speed record of 112.5 mph near Batavia, New York.

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