View from the Fireman's Seat of Train #804
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Specifications
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T&P # | 804 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | H-2 | |
| Builder | Baldwin | |
| Build Date | 7-1919 | |
| Wheel Type | 2-8-2 | |
| Cylinders | 26 X 30 | |
| Drivewheel Dia. | 63 in. | |
| Boiler Pressure | 200 psi | |
| Grate Area | 66.70 in² | |
| Weight | 292,000 lbs. | |
| Tractive Force | 54,700 lbs. | |
| Service | Freight | |
| Photo Credit | The Grace Museum - The Portal to Texas History | |
| Date | October 1, 1945 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Description
Photograph of the view from the fireman's seat of train #804. The tracks in front of the engine are visible through a window. The text below the image says "[sic] View from Firemans seat of Engine #804 "T&P#55" N.W. of Natchitoches La. Oct. 1945 - Ed Robinson-Fireman" and "Ed Robinson."
Robinson, Ed. [View from the Fireman's Seat of Train #804], photograph, October 1945; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth853459/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.