A B&O freight on the South Branch - found this image while rummaging through some old pics. I believe the date as listed is correct.
In the early 1970's several railroads had begun to concentrate their unique fleets built by the smaller builders. The B&O had many FM's assigned to the Baltimore area including these roadswitcher... (more)
The B&O Memnon No. 57: The Memmon was built in 1848 by the New Castle Manufacturing Company in Delaware on a sub-contract from the Baldwin Locomotive Works, B&O #57 entered service in July... (more)
B&O's Mt. Clare Shop's 1836 "Andrew Jackson"/"Atlantic"
Now sold on steam, the B&O purchased this actual locomotive from a clock maker, Phineas Davis in 1832. The railroad was so happy w... (more)
The B&O Tom Thumb Replica: Designed in 1830, this engine successfully won the B&O Railroad over to steam. Prior to that, the railroad's horsepower was just that... horse powered. The orig... (more)
Typical transfer power for the 70's
The Mine train to Pax returns after dropping off cars at a coal wash plant nearby.