"Cannon Ball" at Marshall, Texas
Marshall, TX
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Specifications
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T&P # | 359 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | D-9½ | |
| Builder | T&P Ry | |
| Build Date | 1907 | |
| Wheel Type | 4-6-0 | |
| Cylinders | 20 X 26 | |
| Drivewheel Dia. | 67 in. | |
| Boiler Pressure | 200 psi | |
| Grate Area | 36.00 in² | |
| Weight | 162,000 lbs. | |
| Tractive Force | 26,373 lbs. | |
| Service | Freight | |
| Photo Credit | Museum of the American Railroad - The Portal to Texas History | |
| Date | January 1, 1903 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Description
Texas and Pacific Railway's "Cannon Ball", train No. 6 eastbound headed by Engine No. 359, at the Marshall, Texas Depot in autumn 1903.
["Cannon Ball" at Marshall, Texas], photograph, 1903; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth28729/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Museum of the American Railroad.