B&O 9035 Switching in Georgetown

I just picked up this original slide image depicting a chilly winter afternoon with the Georgetown switcher doing its thing downtown. The date indicated on the slide is Jan, 1965 and the location is the “new  yard” at the intersection of Wisconsin Ave. & Water St. B&O Alco S2 9035 is about 20 some years old, having been built between 1943-48 by Alco. The unit has been repainted our of the classic serif “BALTIMORE & OHIO” into the more modern, sans serif “B & O” scheme and appears to be resting on this cold day. The slide is an eBay find and the photographer is unknown.

Jan 1965, B&O 9035 at Georgetown, Washington, DC
Jan, 1965, B&O Alco S2 9035 at Georgetown, Washington, DC. Photographer unknown. (eBay purchase)

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