Train Engine #2317 and Car
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Specifications
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T&P # | 558 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | October 24, 1939 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Remarks
To RI 2317
Description
Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. The number "2317" is visible on the cab. Additional tracks lay in front, beside various materials and debris. Two buildings are visible behind the engine. Handwritten text below the image says, "Limon, Colo. Oct 24th 1939 (ex T&P #558)."
Carlson, R. H. [Train Engine #2317 and Car], photograph, October 24, 1939; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth822709/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.