1944 Chesapeake & Ohio Railway C&O Locomotive Equipment Diagram Book Roster No 7 For Sale

Original 1944 Chesapeake & Ohio Railway (C. & O. Lines) Locomotive Equipment Diagram Book

Authentic, internal mechanical department locomotive equipment and diagram book issued by the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway on January 3, 1944.

This is an original official railroad copy (Book No. 70), originally charged to the General Superintendent of Motive Power with handwritten transfer notation to Mr. W. H. Marshall. The introductory flyleaf outlines revision insert dates spanning 1934 through December 31, 1943, and notes tender assignment tables effective July 9, 1943.

An invaluable primary source covering peak World War II motive power across the C&O system, detailing mechanical specifications, wheel arrangements, tractive effort ratings, axle weights, and dimensions for classic C&O steam power (including 2-6-6-6 Alleghenies, heavy Mikados, Kanawhas, and switchers) and early diesel power.

Features & Details:

• Official Issue Date: January 3, 1944

• Revision History Listed: Dec 31, 1934; Dec 31, 1936; Dec 31, 1940; Dec 31, 1943

• Internal Provenance: Issued to General Superintendent of Motive Power / W. H. Marshall

• Content: Locomotive profiles, mechanical schematics, dimensions, tractive ratings, and tender allocations