| The photographer of this badly deteriorating photo identifies this as a 1928 Baldwin built 0-8-0 switcher. However, Chuck Zeiler offered an accurate history of this loco. Built by Alco-Richmond in January of 1906, this loco started as B&O 2-8-0 #2673. Original specs - - class E-27, 62" drivers, 205 psi boiler pressure, 22x30" cylinders, engine weight of 208,500, tractive effort of 40,800 lb. In 1925, the loco was rebuilt at Mt Clare Shops into an 0-8-0 yard switcher. New specs - renumbered #614, reclassified as L-2, 62" drivers, 207 psi boiler pressure, 25 1/2x30" cylinders, engine weight of 221,000 lb, tractive effort of 55,360 lb. The loco was scrapped in September of 1954. No location or date was given for the photo. Thanks Chuck for your help with this one. It is very much appreciated! |