BO 17001 - Civil War Iron Box Car - Baltimore & Ohio RR  Contributor's Pick!       
B&O began testing iron boxcars like 17001 in the 1840's. During the Civil War, these proved to be very effective in hauling freight in secure, fireproof & bullet proof safety.
Date: 10/13/2012 Location: Baltimore B&O Museum, MD Views: 577 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Rolling Stock: BO 17001 (Box Car) Author:  Gary Everhart
BO 17001 - Civil War Iron Box Car - Baltimore & Ohio RR
Picture Categories: Scenic,RollingStock This picture is part of album:  Freight Inside the B&O Museum Roundhouse
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Peider SwissTrip General Interesting piece of history ! Thanks for your professional information and serie of pictures. Regards Peider, Switzerland. 10/26/2012 6:36:13 AM
Fred Stuckmann General And if that's a bourbon barrel, I can see how important that would be. ;-) 10/26/2012 8:17:14 AM

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