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BM 4-8-2 #4103 - Boston & Maine RR |
| Description: |
This is a massive Mountain-type locomotive built by Baldwin in 1935 for the Boston & Maine RR. For this class of locomotives, B&M sponsored a naming contest for each of the 18 locos built. The winning name for this one was "Oliver Wendell Holmes". Eventually this unit was sold to the B&O in 1947. Speicifics - 73" drivers, 240 psi boiler pressure, 28"x31" cylinders, engine weight of 416,100 lb, tractive effort of 67,918 lb. No location or photographer were listed and the date is an approximation. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1945 Upload Date: 6/18/2014 5:16:32 AM |
| Location: |
Unknown, MA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BM 4103(4-8-2) |
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814 Comments: 1 |
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BM 4-8-2 #4103 - Boston & Maine RR |
| Description: |
Here is another view of #4103. No location or photographer were listed and the date is an approximation. |
| Photo Date: |
9/1/1945 Upload Date: 6/18/2014 5:16:54 AM |
| Location: |
Unknown, MA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
BM 4103(4-8-2) |
| Views: |
643 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
BM 4-8-2 #4103 - Boston & Maine |
| Description: |
Built by Baldwin in March of 1935, this Boston & Maine 4-8-2 Mountain type steam locomotive was given the name "Oliver Wendell Holmes" in the naming contest held when it was delivered to the B&M. The loco served until dieselization forced its sale to the B&O in 7/28/1947. The loco became BO 5650 and renumbered in 1956 to BO 750. It was dropped from the B&O roster in 1957. Specs - serial #61825, class R-1a, 73" drivers, impressive 240 psi boiler pressure, 18x31" cylinders, engine weight of 416,100 lb, tractive effort of 67,900 lb. No location or date was given so approximates were used. C. A. Brown photo |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1950 Upload Date: 2/13/2022 5:02:56 AM |
| Location: |
Billerica, MA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
BM 4103(4-8-2) |
| Views: |
135 Comments: 0 |
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