Sept. 7, 2007 (Thursday) Proto Photo topic

[3rdrail]

For this week, here is more B&O from August 1957, all EM1's today:

Even wonder what a big articulated looks like from the tender deck? No. 673 at Fairmont, WV:


B&O 676 on the ready track at Benwood, WV:


B&O 676's formidable "face". Benwood, WV:


Still more B&O next week.

[Ntrainz1]

Last Sunday. Cove Rd.







Bob.

[nscalesteve]

B&O 676's formidable "face". Benwood, WV:

wow, great pictures...
...even with an intercooler for the turbo !   

[MrKLUKE]

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[Ed Kapuscinski]

I love that U23b.

If I modeled today, it'd already be in the collection.

[GonzoCRFan]

I haven't seen anyone else mention them on here, but I found some photos of KCS widecabs and covered hoppers in their retro-scheme:

http://oddballsdecals.rrpicturearchives.net/archivethumbs.aspx?id=25372

[Ian MacMillan]

I got a closer look at my favorite local engine. The weathering on this
EX-CR / EX-LV U23B is just incredible.



 

Hotness!

[asciibaron]

Hotness!

U must be kidding  ;D

-'67

[jlheight587]

GonzoCRFan, thanks for sharing the link to the KCS photos. Those hoppers are a kick!