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<p>In September 1978, the 614 Chessie “Steam Special” passed through Point of Rocks. The “Steam Special” was part of a highly successful excursion program for the railroad company in 1977-1978. This is a great passenger&#039;s eye view! The Chessie System railroad, originally the B&amp;O, celebrated the 150th birthday of American railroading by launching a massive excursion train, powered by a T-1 locomotive (Engine #2101). It was a massive public relations success, running for 2 years and thrilling tho...</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>== Summary ==<br /> In September 1978, the 614 Chessie “Steam Special” passed through Point of Rocks. The “Steam Special” was part of a highly successful excursion program for the railroad company in 1977-1978. This is a great passenger&#039;s eye view!<br /> <br /> The Chessie System railroad, originally the B&amp;O, celebrated the 150th birthday of American railroading by launching a massive excursion train, powered by a T-1 locomotive (Engine #2101). It was a massive public relations success, running for 2 years and thrilling thousands of spectators across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest.<br /> <br /> Sadly, the #2101 was severely damaged by a roundhouse fire in March 1979, rendering it out of commission.<br /> <br /> (Photo courtesy of Industrial Models Facebook page; information from Chessie System Pictorial)<br /> <br /> [[Category:Smoketown Railroad]]</div>

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