Louisiana Eastern Train #23
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Specifications
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T&P # | 478 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | B-8a | |
| Builder | A-Cooke | |
| Build Date | 1-1923 | |
| Wheel Type | 0-6-0 | |
| Cylinders | 21 X 28 | |
| Drivewheel Dia. | 51 in. | |
| Boiler Pressure | 190 psi | |
| Grate Area | 33.00 in² | |
| Weight | 160,000 lbs. | |
| Tractive Force | 39,100 lbs. | |
| Service | Switcher | |
| Photo Credit | The Grace Museum - The Portal to Texas History | |
| Date | January 1, 1961 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Remarks
To L&E 23
Description
Photograph of a train engine, with smoke or steam coming from the stack, connected to a car. An unidentified man is leaning out of the engine's cab and looking toward the back of the train. Handwritten text below the image says, "La. Easter #23 (ex T&P #478) working at Shiloh La. 1961."
Golson, Wilbur T. [Louisiana Eastern Train #23], photograph, 1961; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth822686/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.