T&P Train #256 in Front of a Water Tower 2
Big Spring, TX
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Specifications
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T&P # | 256 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | D-8 | |
| Builder | Rogers | |
| Build Date | 1899 | |
| 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 | August 9, 1931 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Description
Photograph of train #256 in front of a water tower. Written below the image are "Big Springs, Texas Aug 9th 1931" and "R. H. Carlson."
Carlson, R. H. [T&P Train #256 in Front of a Water Tower 2], photograph, August 9, 1931; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth861015/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.