Siam, OH: Attica Junction (CA) Tower: B&O vs. Pennsy

(Satellite, based on the topo map and aerial photo below.)

Darren Reynolds posted two photos with the comment:

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroads 

"CA" tower (Attica Jct.)

Siam, Ohio

Tim Shanahan shared

Bob Zoellner: There are photos of the operator handing up orders/messages to Pennsy trains from the 2nd floor window.

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[Another example of signaling pipelines.]
Darren Reynolds posted with the comment: "A B&O steam Engine is at "CA" tower..this picture is before CPLs Maby the late 40s. Photo & Date: Unknown"

Charlie Seidelmann: I believe it to be a Q4, 2-8-2 Mikado.

Stan Carlson: The ever present Q-4b. It could be considered the most recognizable face of B&O steam.

David L White: That GM car setting in the picture is newer than late 40's, maybe 1953 or so.

Tim Shanahan shared

David L White commented on his comment
That's a 1953 Chevy Bel Air.

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B&O was the east/west route.

1960/61 Attica Quad @ 24,000

May 8, 1959 @ 18,000; AR1VZB000020106