53604 4-6-4 Hudson - New York Central #5438 Steam Locomotive - DCC SoundAs the demand for rail travel increased in the 1920s, the need for faster, more powerful locomotives to pull the 20th Century Limited and other express services along the New York Centrals Water Level Route become clear. The solution was delivered by the American Locomotive Company in 1927, as the 4 6 4 Hudson entered service alongside its namesake Hudson River. The type quickly became a symbol of both the New York Central and fast, luxury rail