Baltimore & Ohio 4-6-2 #5307  Contributor's Pick!       
As a "Pacific"-type class P-7 locomotive built by Baldwin in 1927, this unit had 72" drivers, engine weight of 326,000 lb and had an overall engine+tender wheelbase of 72.50'. The last of this class was retired in 1958. No date or location was given for this photo. Note the engine in the backgournd - could it be a 5 pinstripe GG1?
Date: 6/1/1952 Location: Baltimore, MD   Map Show Baltimore on a rail map Views: 738 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: BO 5307(4-6-2)    Author:  Gary Everhart
Baltimore & Ohio 4-6-2 #5307
Picture Categories: Roster,Steam This picture is part of album:  B&O STEAM ALBUM
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Eric Reinert General That surely is a GG-1, there's another one between the steamers too. There's no mistaking those curves in the GG-1's bodywork. 4/4/2013 6:04:21 PM
Wendy Crim General Nice catch, Gary! 4/5/2013 6:33:37 AM

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