Train Engine #658 and Cars
Dallas, TX
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Specifications
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T&P # | 658 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | I-1d | |
| Builder | Lima | |
| Build Date | 1929 | |
| Wheel Type | 2-10-4 | |
| Cylinders | 29 X 32 | |
| Drivewheel Dia. | 63 in. | |
| Boiler Pressure | 255 psi | |
| Grate Area | 100.00 in² | |
| Weight | 457,000 lbs. | |
| Tractive Force | 84,600 lbs. | |
| Service | Freight | |
| Photo Credit | The Grace Museum - The Portal to Texas History | |
| Date | June 1, 1937 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Description
Photograph of a train engine and attached cars on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. "658" is visible on the front of the engine. Additional tracks lay to the left. An electrical pole rises above the train in the background, beside fencing and a building beyond. A small stand sits on the left. Handwritten text below the image says, "Dallas, Texas Jun 1937."
Carlson, R. H. [Train Engine #658 and Cars], photograph, June 1937; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth822677/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.