Train Engine #2315 and Car
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Specifications
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T&P # | 556 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | November 3, 1939 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Remarks
To RI 2315
Description
Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. The number "2315" is visible on the cab. Grass fills the front beside the tracks. Handwritten text below the image says, "Limon Colo Nov. 3rd 1939 (ex T&P #556)."
Carlson, R. H. [Train Engine #2315 and Car], photograph, November 3, 1939; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth822622/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.