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Owner: Baltimore & Ohio
Model:BLW 2-8-0Built As:BO 1639 (2-8-0)
Serial Number:15023Order No:
Frame Number:22X28 cylinders, 54" driversBuilt:8/1896
Notes:Blt 1896, class E-13b, reblt to camelback in 1904, scrapped 04/45
Other locos with this serial:  BO 1639(2-8-0)
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BO 2-8-0C #1639 - Baltimore & Ohio
Title:  BO 2-8-0C #1639 - Baltimore & Ohio
Description:  Here's another example of an unusual configuration to last into the 20th century is this camelback center cab model captured by Ralph G. Dunn. Built by Burnham, Wms & Co (Baldwin predecesor) in October of 1896, the camelback loco served until the 1940's. Specs - serial #15023, E-13b, 54" drivers, 180 psi boiler pressure, 22x28" cylinders, engine weight of 168,000 lb, tractive effort of 38,397 lb.
Photo Date:  7/10/1932  Upload Date: 7/10/2013 12:15:02 PM
Location:  Clifton, NY
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BO 1639(2-8-0)
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