T&P Train #480's Gauges and Valves
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Specifications
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T&P # | 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | C-2a | |
| Builder | Baldwin | |
| Build Date | 1-1926 | |
| Wheel Type | 0-8-0 | |
| Cylinders | 22 X 28 | |
| Drivewheel Dia. | 51 in. | |
| Boiler Pressure | 250 psi | |
| Grate Area | 53.40 in² | |
| Weight | 230,500 lbs. | |
| Tractive Force | 54,500 lbs. | |
| Service | Switcher | |
| Photo Credit | The Grace Museum - The Portal to Texas History | |
| Date | January 29, 1926 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Description
Photograph of some valves and gauges inside T&P train #480. Written on the image is "Neg 9689 T&P 8-38 E 1-29-26." Written below the image are "T&P #480" and "H. L. Broadbelt."
Broadbelt, H. L. [T&P Train #480's Gauges and Valves], photograph, January 29, 1926; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth853145/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.