“L&N” F7B’s 715 & 719

Like the F7A running mates, B-Units 715 and 719 were built to help move iron ore across the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railway. Unlike the A-Units though, these engines do not come with cabs, and are there simply to provide extra horsepower while conforming to the seamless appearance of the A-B-B-A lash up. These B-Units served the B&LE until retirement and sale to Larry’s Truck and Electric. Acquired by the museum in 2001, 715 made its debut run in 2002, with 719 joining the lashup a year later. Both units are painted blue and cream, resembling the L&N passenger locomotives that would’ve moved people through Nashville.