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Owner: Baltimore & Ohio
Model:BLW 2-8-8-4Built As:BO 7616 (2-8-8-4)
Serial Number:70078Order No:
Frame Number:4 of 24x32 cyl., 64" driversBuilt:1/1944
Notes:1943, nee-7616, rnbrd in 1956 scrapped 1960
Other locos with this serial:  BO 7616(2-8-8-4) BO 666(2-8-8-4)
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BO 2-8-8-4 #666 - Baltimore & Ohio
Title:  BO 2-8-8-4 #666 - Baltimore & Ohio
Description:  Massive and powerful, this articulated 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone type steam locomotive was the last steam to be built for the Baltimore & Onio in 1943. Truthfully, the B&O really wanted diesels but governmental restraints forced the purchase of the EM-1 articulated steam locos. Originally built as BO #7616, it was renumbered in 1956. It lasted until being scrapped in 1960. Specs - class EM-1, 64" drivers, impressive 235 psi boiler pressure, four 24x32" cylinders, massive engine weight of 628,700 lb, impressive tractive effort of 115,000 lb. Glenn H. Davis photo
Photo Date:  2/12/1959  Upload Date: 11/28/2022 6:14:54 AM
Location:  Benwood, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  BO 666(2-8-8-4)
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