Abilene & Southern Train #20
Abilene, TX
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Specifications
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T&P # | 2nd 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | A-3 | |
| Builder | T&P Ry | |
| Build Date | 1900 | |
| Wheel Type | 4-4-0 | |
| Cylinders | 17 X 24 | |
| Drivewheel Dia. | 63 in. | |
| Boiler Pressure | 150 psi | |
| Grate Area | 15.50 in² | |
| Weight | 81,000 lbs. | |
| Tractive Force | 14,000 lbs. | |
| Service | Passenger | |
| Photo Credit | The Grace Museum - The Portal to Texas History | |
| Date | May 9, 1936 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Remarks
Exhibited at Texas State Fair in Dallas 1906
Description
Photograph of Abilene & Southern train #20. The number plate on the front of the engine indicates train #5. Written below the image are "Abilene, Texas May 9 1936" and "H. E. Chelf."
Chelf, H. E. [Abilene & Southern Train #20], photograph, May 9, 1936; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth860183/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.