Chesapeake Western 662 & 663
Chesapeake Western nos. 662 and 663 are Baldwin diesel switchers of the DS-4-4-600 type. Like the steamers, they were heavily covered in vines when
I first visited in 1997, but the overgrowth has been cut back in recent years. Being outside the fence, they are somewhat easier to see than the locomotives in the yard.
Their diesel engines and generators appear to be intact, although the cabs are pretty much stripped of controls and gauges. I'm not sure what kind of
condition the main engines, generators, or traction motors are in. Although covered in surface rust, the metal seems to be in reasonably good shape, and
these engines could probably be cosmetically restored quite easily.
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Chesapeake Western 663
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A glimpse inside 663's engine compartment
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Patches of paint and lettering still visible on 663's hood
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Front pilot of 662 and rear pilot of 663. The slatted pilots are a nice traditional touch on these engines.
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Looking forward along the engineer's side of 662 with 663 ahead of her
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Cab side of no. 662
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Chesapeake Western 662
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Chesapeake Western 663
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The Chesapeake Western diesels
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The Baldwin diesel switchers are former Chesapeake Western DS-4-4-660's.
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These two old diesel switchers share the fate of the steamers they once replaced.
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