B&M BL2 paint scheme questions

BenLMaggiOGR Forum Member

I have some books on the Boston & Maine railroad but none answer a question I have regarding their BL2s engines. I see several manufacturers (Williams, WBB, MTH) have made BL2 engines in the maroon and yellow scheme. Williams/WBB have the maroon engine with a large yellow/gold stripe along the sides with the words "Boston and Maine" contained therein. One example is here: https://www.mthtrains.com/20-20702-1

However, this MTH engine (20-2316-1) has three parallel yellow/gold stripes with the words "Boston and Maine" contained therein: https://mthtrains.com/20-2316-1

Did the real B&M ever have BL2 engines in the MTH's second scheme with multiple yellow/gold stripes? I can't find a picture of any in my books, but admittedly it isn't a common engine to photograph.

Thanks.

8/17/211:57 PM

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GG1 4877OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I believe the MTH multi-stripe scheme is a fantasy scheme. You likely have this photo, but this is a builder's photo from LaGrange:

B&M BL2 Builder's Photo

Boston & Maine only rostered 4 BL2s which is not a surprise considering the BL2 never really caught on in general.

8/17/212:34 PM

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BenLMaggiOGR Forum Member

Thanks.

8/18/2110:51 AM

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Cadillac MikeOGR Forum Member

Hey Ben, I am an avid B&M guy and belong to their historical society. Jonathan is correct, the only scheme ever used on the BL2 was the wide stripe version. The other one looks pretty but belongs on the geeps and f units. Thanks for keeping the B&M alive in O scale!

Mike