Train #245 in Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
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Specifications
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T&P # | 245 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | D-8 | |
| Builder | Rogers | |
| Build Date | 1898 | |
| Wheel Type | 4-6-0 | |
| Cylinders | 19 X 24 | |
| Drivewheel Dia. | 63 in. | |
| Boiler Pressure | 190 psi | |
| Weight | 125,000 lbs. | |
| Tractive Force | 22,200 lbs. | |
| Service | Passenger | |
| Photo Credit | The Grace Museum - The Portal to Texas History | |
| Date | March 1, 1935 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Remarks
Scr. 1938
Description
Photograph of train #245 in Shreveport, Louisiana. There is a building visible behind the engine. Written below the image are "Shreveport, La. Mar 1935" and "H. K. Vollrath."
Vollrath, H. K. [Train #245 in Shreveport, Louisiana], photograph, March 1935; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth860715/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.