T&P #265 Being Hauled by Horses
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Specifications
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T&P # | 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | D-7 | |
| Builder | Rogers | |
| Build Date | 1900 | |
| 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 | Freight | |
| Photo Credit | The Grace Museum - The Portal to Texas History | |
| Date | September 21, 1900 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Description
Photograph of T&P train #265 being hauled by horses. There are crowds of people in the street and buildings visible throughout. Below the photo are written "Paterson, N.J. Sept 21st 1900 - T&P #265 @ Rogers Locomotive Works [sic] This was the method of transporting new locomotives from the Rogers Works to the Erie tracks - about 1 mile. 32 horses were used and this was the last locomotive hauled by them. After this a dummy engine was employed until the works were abandoned in 1926. The building on the left is the Paterson City Hall" and "W. A. Lucas."
Lucas, W. A. [T&P #265 Being Hauled by Horses], photograph, September 21, 1900; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth860267/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.