"The Sunshine Special" crossing the Trinity River Bridge
Dallas, TX
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Specifications
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T&P # | 713 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | P-1a | |
| Builder | A-Brooks | |
| Build Date | 1919 | |
| Wheel Type | 4-6-2 | |
| Cylinders | 26 X 28 | |
| Drivewheel Dia. | 73 in. | |
| Boiler Pressure | 200 psi | |
| Grate Area | 59.60 in² | |
| Weight | 281,000 lbs. | |
| Tractive Force | 44,200 lbs. | |
| Service | Passenger | |
| Photo Credit | Museum of the American Railroad - The Portal to Texas History | |
| Date | January 1, 1948 | |
| Category | Steam Engine |
Description
Texas & Pacific's eastbound premier train The Sunshine Special rolls across the Trinity River near Dallas shortly before entering Union Terminal trackage with mostly headend cars double-headed with 4-6-2 No. 713 on the point in 1948.
Plummer, Roger S. ["The Sunshine Special" crossing the Trinity River Bridge], photograph, 1948; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth28845/: accessed March 5, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Museum of the American Railroad.