The Western Maryland owned just two BL-2s, Nos. 81 and 82. Both survive. This is No. 81, preserved outside the main entrance of the B&O Railroad Museum at Baltimore.
The last WM painted unit always attracted a crowd of local railfans. Here the engineer gives us a wave as 3798 passes through the West Baltimore interlocking.
This yard at Thomas was a collection spot for several local mines in the area. This whole division was torn up from Romney to Elkins after Chessie takeover. Also, the local mines had low quality v... (more)