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Pictures of BO 679
Owner:
Baltimore & Ohio
Model:
BLW 2-8-8-4
Built As:
BO 7629 (2-8-8-4)
Serial Number:
71511
Order No:
Frame Number:
4 of 24x32 cyl., 64" drivers
Built:
8/1945
Notes:
8/1945 EM-1, nee-7629, rtrd 1960
Other locos with this serial:
BO 7629(2-8-8-4)
BO 679(2-8-8-4)
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Title:
BO 2-8-8-4 #679 - Baltimore & Ohio
Description:
Although Baltimore & Ohio wanted diesels instead of more steam locomotives, due to the War Production Board restrictions, the massive Yellowstones were built instead. Baldwin built this loco originally as BO #7629 (serial #71511) but it was renumbered late in its life to BO #679 in February of 1957. The loco was dropped from the roster in 1960 and presumed scrapped. 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. No photographer was given.
Photo Date:
6/1/1957
Upload Date:
1/27/2023 5:07:06 AM
Location:
New Castle, PA
Author:
Gary Everhart
Categories:
Roster,Steam
Locomotives:
BO 679(2-8-8-4)
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