T&P Train in Eagle Ford, Texas on the Move
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Specifications
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T&P # | 262 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | D-9 | |
| Builder | Rogers | |
| Build Date | 1900 | |
| Wheel Type | 4-6-0 | |
| Cylinders | 20 X 26 | |
| Drivewheel Dia. | 63 in. | |
| Boiler Pressure | 200 psi | |
| Grate Area | 36.00 in² | |
| Weight | 158,000 lbs. | |
| Tractive Force | 28,000 lbs. | |
| Service | Freight | |
| Photo Credit | The Grace Museum - The Portal to Texas History | |
| Date | August 16, 1902 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Description
Photograph of a T&P train in Eagle Ford, Texas on the move. There is a second train moving in the opposite direction to the right of the image. Both trains have large plumes of smoke trailing behind them. Written below the photo are "Eagle Ford, Texas Aug. 16 1902 Eastbound 'T&P Cannonball' at 7:30 am note lack of ballast between ties in front of loco & shirtsleeves of employees in 1st and 2nd cars" and "Festus Von Blon Collection."
Von Blon, Festus. [T&P Train in Eagle Ford, Texas on the Move], photograph, August 16, 1902; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth860253/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.