Train #243 in Marshall, Texas
Marshall, TX
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Specifications
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T&P # | 243 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | D-7 | |
| Builder | Rogers | |
| Build Date | 1898 | |
| Wheel Type | 4-6-0 | |
| Cylinders | 19 X 24 | |
| Drivewheel Dia. | 67 in. | |
| Boiler Pressure | 190 psi | |
| Weight | 153,000 lbs. | |
| Tractive Force | 22,600 lbs. | |
| Service | Passenger | |
| Photo Credit | The Grace Museum - The Portal to Texas History | |
| Date | January 1, 1898 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Description
Copy photo of T&P train #243 in Marshall, Texas. There's a label on the image that says "Rogers Locomotive Company, Paterson, New Jersey - United States of America." Written below the photo are "(Marshall, Texas) Rogers 1898" and "R. H. Carlson."
Carlson, R. H. [Train #243 in Marshall, Texas], photograph, 1898; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth860723/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.