Rock Island Train Engine #2313 and Car
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Specifications
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T&P # | 554 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | H-1 | |
| Builder | A-Schenectady | |
| Build Date | 1918 | |
| Wheel Type | 2-8-2 | |
| Cylinders | 26 X 30 | |
| Drivewheel Dia. | 63 in. | |
| Boiler Pressure | 200 psi | |
| Weight | 290,000 lbs. | |
| Tractive Force | 54,500 lbs. | |
| Service | Freight | |
| Photo Credit | The Grace Museum - The Portal to Texas History | |
| Date | April 28, 1938 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Remarks
To RI 2313
Description
Photograph of a Rock Island train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. The number "2313" is visible on the car. A water tower rises behind it in the background. Handwritten text below the image says, "Galveston, Texas Apr 28th 1938 (ex T&P #554)."
Carlson, R. H. [Rock Island Train Engine #2313 and Car], photograph, April 28, 1938; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth822512/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.