Train Engine #636 and Car
Fort Worth, TX
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Specifications
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T&P # | 636 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | I-1b | |
| Builder | Lima | |
| Build Date | 2-1928 | |
| Wheel Type | 2-10-4 | |
| Cylinders | 29 X 32 | |
| Drivewheel Dia. | 63 in. | |
| Boiler Pressure | 255 psi | |
| Grate Area | 100.00 in² | |
| Weight | 452,000 lbs. | |
| Tractive Force | 84,600 lbs. | |
| Service | Freight | |
| Photo Credit | The Grace Museum - The Portal to Texas History | |
| Date | September 18, 1948 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Description
Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. "636" and "Texas & Pacific" are visible on the side. Additional tracks lay in front. Buildings can be seen in the background on either side. Handwritten text below the image says, "Fort Worth Texas Sept 18 1948."
Johnson, Arthur B. [Train Engine #636 and Car], photograph, September 18, 1948; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth822632/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.