Railway Car #610
Fort Worth, TX
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Specifications
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T&P # | 610 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | I-1a | |
| Builder | Lima | |
| Build Date | 6-1927 | |
| Wheel Type | 2-10-4 | |
| Cylinders | 29 X 32 | |
| Drivewheel Dia. | 63 in. | |
| Boiler Pressure | 255 psi | |
| Grate Area | 100.00 in² | |
| Weight | 448,000 lbs. | |
| Tractive Force | 84,600 lbs. | |
| Service | Freight | |
| Photo Credit | The Grace Museum - The Portal to Texas History | |
| Date | April 24, 1982 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Remarks
Freedom Train Loco
Description
Close-up photograph of yellow text on the side of a train car with the number "610" and smaller text that says "I-1 A 63 29/32 84.6." Handwritten text below the image says "T&P #610 at 610 Historical Foundations [sic] new Facilities in Fort Worth, Texas Apr 24th 1982 -- Lettering of Southern Railways excursion use can be seen showing up through black paint."
Watson, Don. [Railway Car #610], photograph, April 24, 1982; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth822602/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.