While doing a bit of research on lumber companies in Bethesda, I came across the “who we are” page for ProMark Real Estate, whos predecessors included Einsinger Mill & Lumber Co, which occupied the space at Woodmont Ave & Bethesda Ave. This is the “lumber mill siding” we see so often in photos of the Bethesda yard. This is also the siding that was uncovered a few years back during excavation for the new apartment building. The family has a rich history of building in Montgomery County and the pages are worth a read! They were customers of the Georgetown Branch since the 1920s to the end. Really neat!
I’d be keen to know what eventually happened to engine 9717 as it’s a main in many GB photos. Hopefully it’s safely preserved somewhere.
I agree. It would be nice, but I don’t think this one has been saved. Here’s a photo of 9717 before its renumbering. Isn’t it lovely? http://www.northeast.railfan.net/images/bo313.jpg The B&O had 17 of these Fairbanks-Morse H12-44. The first batch from 1951, the second from 1953-57. (http://www.northeast.railfan.net/bo2.htmlhttp://www.northeast.railfan.net/bo2.html)
My father served on 9717 working from the Georgetown yard for many years.
Thanks for sharing! That’s really cool. Would love to hear any stories you might share. Feel free to email me if you like – ben.sullivan75@gmail.com. Again, thanks for the comment!