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Pictures of BO 657
Owner:
Baltimore & Ohio
Model:
BLW 2-8-8-4
Built As:
BO 7607 (2-8-8-4)
Serial Number:
70069
Order No:
Frame Number:
4 of 24x32 cyl., 64" drivers
Built:
1/1944
Notes:
1943, EM-1, nee-BO 7607, scrapped 1958
Other locos with this serial:
BO 7607(2-8-8-4)
BO 657(2-8-8-4)
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Title:
BO 2-8-8-4 #657 - Baltimore & Ohio
Description:
Built by Baldwin in the latter years of steam locomotive construction of 1944 was B&O 2-8-8-4 #657. Originally it was BO #7607 (serial #70069), it was renumbered in 1956 to make room for diesels on the roster. The massive locomotive was scrapped two years later in 1958. - Specs - EM-1 class, 64" drivers, impressive 235 psi boiler pressure, four 24x32" cylinders, massive engine weight of 628,700 lb, impressive tractive effort of 115,000 lb. Unfortunately no location, date or photographer was given for this beautiful action shot.
Photo Date:
6/1/1957
Upload Date:
1/27/2023 5:07:02 AM
Location:
Unknown, OH
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
BO 657(2-8-8-4)
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