Train Engine #651 and Car
Marshall, TX
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Specifications
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T&P # | 651 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | I-1c | |
| Builder | Lima | |
| Build Date | 6-1928 | |
| 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 5, 1949 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Description
Photograph of a train engine and attached cars on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. "651" and "Texas & Pacific" are visible on the side. Additional tracks lay in front, grass between them. Trees and poles rises above the train in the background. Handwritten text below the image says, "Marshall, Texas Sept 5 1949."
Carlson, R. H. [Train Engine #651 and Car], photograph, September 5, 1949; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth822577/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.