1848 New Castle Manufacturing 0-8-0 "Memnon"

In 1844, the B&O began using 0-8-0 type locomotives. One of the B&O's primary locomotive builders used this wheel arrangement because it produced maximum tractive effort by evenly distributing all of the locomotive's weight on its drivers. In 1848, the B&O purchased six 0-8-0 locomotives from outside manufacturers for its freight service. 

The "Memnon" was built by the Newcastle Manufacturing Company in Delaware (on a subcontract from Baldwin Locomotive Works). During the Civil War, the "Memnon" was used as a freight engine to haul troops and supplies for the Union army. Since the Civil War, it has been given the nickname "Old War Horse."

This is a beautiful train

With a few "Sherman bow ties" in front

You can see how low the driving cranks are to the ground here, hence the name "Muddiggers".

The Memnon is the sole surviving Newcastle locomotive.

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