by Gilbert B Norman
Somehow, Mr. Deasy, I doubt if the photo you posted is contemporary.
The giveaways are 1) the Conductor's uniform 2) the passenger's or official's suit and 3) the GP unit in what would appear to be B&O livery. However, I could be mistaken and will accordingly stand corrected if so appropriate.
I must wonder if the rebuilding you noted included the floodlights. Before we are hounded by quite understandable "wazzoze" from our younger Members, perhaps you or I ought to offer explanation. On that point I defer to you.
Fortunately, I had the opportunity to "see them in action" aboard B&O #5 during April 1961.
The giveaways are 1) the Conductor's uniform 2) the passenger's or official's suit and 3) the GP unit in what would appear to be B&O livery. However, I could be mistaken and will accordingly stand corrected if so appropriate.
I must wonder if the rebuilding you noted included the floodlights. Before we are hounded by quite understandable "wazzoze" from our younger Members, perhaps you or I ought to offer explanation. On that point I defer to you.
Fortunately, I had the opportunity to "see them in action" aboard B&O #5 during April 1961.