Bicentennial Historic Plaque on a Train Car

Fort Worth, TX
Bicentennial Historic Plaque on a Train Car

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Specifications

T&P 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

Photograph of a plaque bolted to to a train car that has an image of a spur with a star logo and the dates 1776 - 1976. The text of the plaque says, "In appreciation of outstanding achievement by 610 Historical Foundation from American Revolution Bicentennial Committee of Fort Worth." Handwritten text below the image says, "Plaque on side of T&P #610 at 610 Historical Foundations [sic] new facilities in Fort Worth, Texas Apr 24th 1982."

Watson, Don. [Bicentennial Historic Plaque on a Train Car], photograph, April 24, 1982; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth822465/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.