Oakland, MD - B&O Museum acquiring Steam Locomotive

Cody Muse · **Joined:** Fri Apr 07, 2017 7:32 pm **Posts:** 59

That is probably the nicest it has looked in at least 20 years!

Cody Muse

SteamEnthusiast4000 · **Posted:** Mon Sep 24, 2018 3:55 am

Here is a video that shows some of the cosmetic restoration of Mississippian #76 and provides some additional details (including the tender being swapped out).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bYX2aHwSD8

Here is also a link that discusses the acquisition and dedication of Mississippian #76 (now Baltimore & Ohio #476) and shows a photo of the completed locomotive.

https://www.wvnews.com/garrettrepublica ... 1d741.html

steamloco76 · **Joined:** Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:16 pm **Posts:** 61

I made the 110 mile trip from my home in Indiana County, PA to the Oakland MD Museum yesterday. #476 is much more complete now. The cab windows and some exterior plumbing are the only major details missing. I took several photos and posted them here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1556113831342149/permalink/2309514059335452/

Les Beckman · **Joined:** Tue Aug 02, 2005 1:25 pm **Posts:** 6482

Bill -

Thanks for posting the photos. The Oakland folks did an extremely nice job of using 2-8-0 # 76 as a "stand-in" Baltimore and Ohio steam locomotive. Tastefully done!

Les