Baltimore & Ohio RR 2-8-8-4 #7629  Contributor's Pick!       
This massive 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone type locomotive was built by Baldwin in 1944. According to one source, B&O wanted more diesels but was stuck taking this due to the war limitations on engine construction. The class EM-1 unit sported 64" drivers, engine wt of a hefty 628,700 lb, developed 235 psi and had an overall engine+tender wheelbase of a whopping 112.5'. One massive locomotive!
Date: 3/24/1957 Location: New Castle Junction, PA   Map Show New Castle Junction on a rail map Views: 1493 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: BO 7629(2-8-8-4)    Author:  Gary Everhart
Baltimore & Ohio RR 2-8-8-4 #7629
Picture Categories: Roster,Steam This picture is part of album:  B&O STEAM ALBUM
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Wendy Crim General Awesome! 4/3/2013 11:44:40 AM
Jason Maino General Wow nice 4/3/2013 8:06:21 PM
Fred Stuckmann General I agree. 4/4/2013 6:35:46 AM
bruce van velzor General work of art 5/29/2015 2:41:14 AM

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