BO 4-6-2 #5049 - Baltimore & Ohio  Contributor's Pick!       
This was a 1925 B&O shops converson of class Q-1 2-8-2 #4120. Originally equipped with 24X32 cylinders and 64" drivers, it was rebuilt to 4-6-2 class P-1c #5049, retired in 1956. Specifics - P-1c, 74" drivers, 205 psi, 26½x28" cylinders, engine weight of 318,500 lb, tractive effort of 51,000 lb. No date, location or photographer was listed for this photo so approximations were used..
Date: 6/1/1938 Location: Unknown, OH Views: 204 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: BO 5049(4-6-2)    Author:  Gary Everhart
BO 4-6-2 #5049 - Baltimore & Ohio
Picture Categories: Roster,Yard,Steam,Action This picture is part of album:  B&O STEAM ALBUM
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