BALTIMORE, Md — An under-the-radar restoration project to cosmetically restore the first streamlined EMD diesel passenger locomotive is well under way at the B&O Railroad Museum. Built in 1937, B&O EA No. 51 was the first unit with a ra...
http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/2019/01/23-first-streamlined-emd-passenger-unit-is-under-restoration-at-bo-railroad-museum
Brian Schmidt, Editor, Classic Trains magazine
It seems that some don't learn from the mistakes of others. Why put aluminum back on?
They took the necessary precautions. It's easier to work with than steel plate.
It's FLAT! All that is required is to put holes in the proper place. Aluminum costs 2.25 times more and has its problems, including lack of authenticity.
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