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Owner: Baltimore & Ohio
Model:BLW 2-8-8-4Built As:BO 7603 (2-8-8-4)
Serial Number:70065Order No:
Frame Number:4 of 24x32 cyl., 64" driversBuilt:1/1944
Notes:1944, EM-1 re# BO 653, retrd 1960
Other locos with this serial:  BO 7603(2-8-8-4)
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B&O EM 1 on display
Title:  B&O EM 1 on display
Description:  More modern than the other B&O entry
Photo Date:  8/4/1949  Upload Date: 1/23/2011 8:44:02 PM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Lew Schneider
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  BO 7603(2-8-8-4)
Views:  4033   Comments: 4
BO 2-8-8-4 #7603 - Baltimore & Ohio
Title:  BO 2-8-8-4 #7603 - Baltimore & Ohio
Description:  Although not wanted by the B&O at first (diesels were their first choice), the War Production Board restricted them to ordering steam locomotives instead. Built by Baldwin in 1944, B&O 2-8-8-4 #7603 filled the need for power quite well. Along toward the last days of its life, it was renumbered to BO 653 in 1956 and then dropped from the roster in 1960 - presumed scrapped. No date, location or photographer was listed for this photo. If you recognize the location, please leave a comment.
Photo Date:  6/1/1955  Upload Date: 1/27/2023 5:07:13 AM
Location:  Unknown, OH
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  BO 7603(2-8-8-4)
Views:  190   Comments: 0


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