Inaugural Run of Restored B&O SW-1

May 1, 2016 was a historic day at the Wilmington & Western Railroad, outside of Wilmington, DE - as a newly restored diesel locomotive returned to her home rails to pull a trip for the first time in a very long time. The locomotive in question? Former Baltimore and Ohio EMD SW-1 #8408 - back from a lengthy rehabilitation.

Originally built in July of 1940, this longtime workhorse of the B&O and W&W has spent her entire career plying the rails of this area, so she is right at home (literally) on this stretch of railroading. Courtesy of McHugh Locomotive & Equipment, the engine was extensively overhauled and re-painted into her historic B&O paint scheme, and returned to service on May 1. The only thing missing? Her B&O herald from the front of the engine - which will be applied at her official dedication on Saturday, May 28 at the W&W. Don't miss this chance to be a part of history once again - and enjoy the video!