T&P Train #287
Abilene, TX
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Specifications
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T&P # | 287 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | D-9 | |
| Builder | Cooke | |
| Build Date | 1901 | |
| 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 | May 1, 1939 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Remarks
To US Army 2 1/14/42 Camp Polk
Description
Photograph of T&P train #287 on tracks next to a platform in Abilene, Texas. A man is walking away from the train. Written below the image are "Abilene, Texas May 1939" and "R. H. Carlson."
Carlson, R. H. [T&P Train #287], photograph, May 1939; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth853203/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Grace Museum.