Side Shot of T&P Train #253 in Denton, Texas
Denton, TX
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Specifications
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T&P # | 253 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | January 1, 1936 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Description
Photograph of a side view of T&P train #253 in Denton, Texas. There are two men visible walking near the rear of the engine and a third visible on top of the train. Written below the photo are "[sic] Denton, Texas 1936 (Rogers 1898) (Originally built with 57" drivers & Stephenson valve gear)" and "R. H. Carlson."
Carlson, R. H. [Side Shot of T&P Train #253 in Denton, Texas], photograph, 1936; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth860869/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.