Baldwin VO-1000

    The VO-1000 was produced from 1939 to 1946 evolving through three distinct phases.

    Data

    Years Produced: 1939-1946
    Number Produced: 548
    Engine Type: VO, 8 cyl.
    Horse Power: 1000


    Example - Phase I

    USS no.907
    Photo Credit: R. Bee, Collection of Mark Laundry
    US Steel 907
    W.Duluth, MN. Aug. 11, 1978
    Former Oliver Iron Mining with custom order, longer frame
    phase Ib, built 7/1940, bn 62419
    The slide bears the sad word, "GONE!"


    Example - Phase II

    L&M 100 L&M 100
    Photo Credit: Courtesy of the LeClaireRail.com Collection
    Litchfield & Madison 100 - builder's photo
    phase IIa, built 2/1942, b/n 64724


    Existing Example - Phase III

    Canton 32
    Photos by: Ed Horm
    B&O Museum, Baltimore, MD - Spring 2005


    Resources

    • Rob Jacox's Baldwin VO-1000 Spotting Features & Phases
    • VO-1000 Original Owners - by David Thompson
    • Existing VO Model Units


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