BM 4-4-0 #950 - Boston & Maine  Contributor's Pick!       
This appears to be a reprint from the 1940-50's era of a 1915 photograph possibly done by K.E. Schlachter of a 1915 photograph. The locomotive was built in 1900 by the Manchester Locomotive Works just before the formation of the American Locomotive Works (Alco). This American-type locomoitve was originally numbered 633. This loco was used most often in suburban service out of Boston's North Station. Specifics - class A-41, 69" drivers, 18x24" cylinders, respectable 190 psi boiler pressure, 18,200 lb tractive effort, engine weight of 115.00 lbs.
Date: 7/1/1915 Location: Boston, MA Views: 711 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: BM 950(4-4-0)    Author:  Gary Everhart
BM 4-4-0 #950 - Boston & Maine
Picture Categories: Roster,Yard,Steam,Action This picture is part of album:  B&M STEAM ALBUM
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