Nostalgia & History > B&O 4023

(Higher quality redo) B&O 4023 is westbound in Akron, Ohio in April 1982.
From left to right:
1.) Tracks one and two - Ex EL mainline
2.) Tracks three and four - Chessie System mainline
5.) Track five - Conrail (Ex-PRR) line
Bob

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I always love seeing old B&O photos.  Thank you Bob for posting and sharing your photos.
John in White Marsh, Maryland

My favorite B&O scheme (and C&O for that matter)!

Nice photo, reminds me of how we beat the power bureau at their own game. At that time they would give you just enough power to get the train over the road. Had a westbound trailer train from Baltimore to Brunswick, MD power was two GP40s because one just wasn't enough. Got to Point of Rocks (east of Brunswick) way to fast, had to wait because the outbound crew was not on duty yet. Made for a nice quick run and off before 8 hours when they finally moved us up for the crew change. The return trip was almost as good, that was the train that had the lead loco and caboose with the same numbers. The operator at QN tower in DC didn't believe us when she asked for the numbers, told her to look out the window as we went by.
CR

There is something so cool about single unit freights of that era.
—Mac

That is a very nice single unit (not Common) action photo.
Thanks for the posting.
ALLEN

Great shot.
Gary