| Title: |
BO 4-6-2 #106 - "President Tyler" |
| Description: |
Built by Baldwin in April of 1927 as part of the "Presidential Series" of Baltimore & Ohio 4-6-2 Pacifics, this loco had the distinction of wearing the name "President Tyler". Originally it was numbered B&O #5308 but in 1956, it was renumbered B&O #106 as seen in this photo. In 1944, the loco was rebuilt to class P-7c with a solid steel engine bed and cylinder cast integral feed-water heater. It was retired in 1957 with nearly all of the Presidential Series locos. Original specs - - 80" drivers, impressive 230 psi boiler pressure, 27x28" cylinders, engine weight of 326,000 lb, tractive effort of 50,000 lb. No photographer was listed for the photo. R.R. Malinoski photo |
| Photo Date: |
5/24/1957 Upload Date: 9/24/2022 5:07:39 PM |
| Location: |
Benwood, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
BO 106(4-6-2) |
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